Goddard Memorial State Park

Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA, established in 1927, is a public rec-reation area. This state park offers its visitors a swimming beach, 18 miles of trails, picnic facilities as well as playgrounds, a nine-hole golf course, and a performing arts center. Spread over 490 hectares of land, this magnificent park attracts lakhs of people annually. Plan a trip to this fun-filled Memorial State Park.

Attractions

Golf Course at Goddard Memorial State Park

 Enjoy a round of golf at the only public course in Rhode Island. This 9-hole golf course is 3021 yards of golf from the longest tees which opened in 1939. It has a slope rating of 90 and a course rating of 40.0. Spend your valuable time playing golf and enjoy your vacation to the fullest. You can come here from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Trails in this park

 If you are looking for the best of trails, then this State Park in Warwick is the one for you. There are three great hiking trails here. Visit this place to enjoy hiking trails and golf. Discover one of the three hiking trails in the park that provide fun for the whole family. The trails range in height from 11 to 39 meters. Here you can also enjoy bike trails.

 

Natural Area of State Park

The state park welcomes its guests with its serene and breathtaking natural scenery. One can enjoy the natural environment here during any season. Catch fish in the beautiful pond between Pak and relax for hours by sitting on the banks. Have a picnic with friends in the open field and go horse riding. You can also go swimming here. Spend your special moment in the park with colorful flowers and small beautiful animals and birds.

Facts:

  1. Goddard Memorial State Park was established by William G. Goddard and Charlotte Rhoda, the first chancellor of Colonel Goddard Brown University.
  2. The park, also known as The Oaks, includes a carriage house, several smaller buildings, and a large barn.

 

Activities:-This park is known as the most popular park in Rhode Island. Attracting millions of tourists, the park offers its guests vast lawns, forest areas, and fields and a beautiful natural environment with a wide variety of trees from around the world, including 62 deciduous and 19 evergreen species. It welcomes visitors with 11 playgrounds, and 355 picnic tables as well as weddings, picnics, celebrations, concerts, a variety of performances, and special events.

What to expect:- This charming park of Warwick is a great place for the whole family to visit where you will never be disappointed during your visit. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the park, have a picnic with friends, and have tons of fun. Play a variety of games in the playground and there are many activities for the kids. Go to the horse riding arena and enjoy horse riding. Enjoy hand-crafted trails with photos and reviews from nature lovers. Make sure to come here for lots of grassy areas, a boat launch, and a clean beach.

Plant to visit:– Make sure to visit Goddard Memorial State Park with your family, friends, and relatives. It is open for tourists for 12a months of the year. There is no entry fee here. Get on the kayaks, bridges, and pedalboards. It is open from Tuesday to Monday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Parking is also free.

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