DEM ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR PICNIC SITES, SHELTERS, RECREATIONAL FIELDS IN STATE PARKS STARTING JANUARY 2
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that it will begin taking reservations for picnic areas, covered shelters, and recreational fields at Rhode Island state parks for the 2020 season beginning on Thursday, January 2.
Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be made by phone or in-person at the specific state park.
Advance payment for reservations is required within 10 business days; upon the receipt of payment (cash, check, or money order accepted), a permit for the site will be issued. Reservations not paid within 10 business days will be cancelled. The cost for single picnic sites with one table and one fireplace is $5/day; covered shelters differ from park to park and range from $75/day to $100/day depending on the number of picnic tables and fireplaces included with the shelter. Rental costs for recreational fields vary depending on the size and location of the field.
For reservations, call or visit the following RI state parks:
Burlingame State Park Picnic Area
Route 1, Charlestown
401-322-8910
1 picnic pavilion with 6 tables
Colt State Park
Route 114, Bristol
401-253-7482
42 single picnic sites, 3 covered shelters, 1 ceremonial chapel area
Note: the location of some sites at Colt will change in 2020; patrons are advised to check the desired location in person before making a reservation.
Goddard Memorial State Park
1095 Ives Road, Warwick
401-884-2010
156 single picnic sites, 4 covered shelters, 11 game fields
Lincoln Woods State Park
2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln
401-723-7892
92 single picnic sites, 3 covered shelters
Pulaski State Park & Recreation Area
151 Pulaski Road, Chepachet
Reserve online at
https://rhodeislandstateparks.reserveamerica.com/
2 covered shelters
In addition to the areas that can be reserved, there are many sites that are available to park goers on a first-come, first-served basis and do not have to be rented. Please email DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov for questions on these locations or contact the park directly. For more information on individual parks visit http://www.riparks.com.