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Wakefield (Rhode Island) attractions
Wakefield (Rhode Island) attractions
Wakefield is centrally located to all of Rhode Island's beaches, ranging from Misquamicut beach on the western edge of the state to Second Beach in Newport. South Kingstown, the township of which Wakefield is a village, is home to three of the most beautiful beaches in the state, East Matunuck state beach, South Kingstown town beach in Matunuck, and the Moonstone Beach National Wildlife Refuge, the longest stretch of undeveloped beach in the state. There are numerous tourist destinations within an hour's drive, including the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island's Renaissance city Providence, the aquarium and seaport at Mystic (Connecticut), the world's largest casino Ledyard (Connecticut), and the ferry connecting to the breathtaking beauty of Block Island Block Island.
Hannah Robinson Tower / Rock, Intersection of Rt. 1 and Bridgetown Rd.. This 100’ tower was constructed in honor of Hannah Robinson, daughter of wealthy townsperson Rowland Robinson. The tower was constructed in 1938, and was rebuilt in 1988. It overlooks Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean (on a clear day). �
Warden Pond Family Campground, Worden Pond Family Campground 416A Worden Pond Road. ☎ (401) 789-9113. The park is family owned and family friendly. Fishing, swimming, and other water activities are allowed.
Fisherman's Memorial State Park, 4800 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, ☎ (401) 789-8374. This park is located near the beaches but does not have the best reputation for cleanliness. Fishing, swimming, and other water activities are allowed at this park.
Burlingame State Park, 4800 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-2239 ☎(401) 322-7337. The campground features conveniently located restrooms with shower facilities, a playground, arcade, freshwater beach, boat ramp, canoe rentals and hiking trails. The season is from April 15th until October 30th and reservations for sites and or cabins can be made on their website. Fishing, swimming, and other water activities are allowed at this site. Pets are also allowed as long as they are trained, get along with people and other animals, and are cleaned up after, however Burlingame has a strict one pet policy.
Tuckertown Park, 1268 Tuckertown Rd Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879. Located next to a pond and it has baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, picnic area, and a playground. Fishing, swimming, and other water activities are allowed at this site. Pets are also allowed as long as they are trained, get along with people and other animals, and are cleaned up after.
South Kingstown Dog Park, 349 Broad Rock Road, Wakefield, RI, but access to the park is actually via St. Dominic Road, off Broad Rock Road. St. Rules and Regulations can be found at skdogpark.org.
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