Family activities get you into the parks and on the Rhode Island seashore
Environmental Education Center
1401 Hope Street, Route 114
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-245-7500
Discover the natural world
Audubon offers a broad array of programs, classes, camps, and special events throughout the year for people of all ages. Families, retirees, school groups, scouts, garden clubs and many more enjoy discovering the natural world with Audubon. Our Education Department works with schools and other groups-such as homeschoolers, scouts, seniors, garden clubs, and community centers, just to name a few-to cultivate awareness and stewardship of the natural environment. We currently provide over 30,000 students and teachers a year with a comprehensive collection of environmental education programs and resources. These offerings include standard-based in-school programs, field explorations, nature stories, teacher workshops, a teacher resource library, and schoolyard habitat assistance.
2009 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 401-846-4152
Feel history come alive at this charming country setting with an 1812 windmill and other historic buildings. Explore the open green space and walking trails. Featured buildings are the Robert Sherman Windmill, the Guard House (mid-1700s), Hicks House (c.1715), a simple structure of two rooms and a loft; and Sweet-Anthony House (c. 1730), an excellent example of an 18th century, middle-class farmer’s house.
Prescott Farm’s kitchen and herb gardens are living laboratories that showcase period horticulture as well as contemporary gardening practices. The plant varieties grown in the gardens represent what many Aquidneck Islanders may have used for food, medicine and other purposes in the Colonial era. Although certain design features evoke the historic time period, the gardens are maintained using 21st century sustainable techniques.
Workshops are offered at Prescott Farm during the summer and fall each year. Past workshops have included: stonewall building, blacksmithing, open hearth cooking, a beehive tour and tasting, and wind energy past and present.
Hours: Grounds are open daily dawn to dusk. See a schedule of upcoming programs at Prescott Farm and our other sites.
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Cranston, RI 02907
Phone: 401-785-9450
Roger Williams Park is a 430-acre Victorian park with a zoo, a museum of natural history and planetarium, a carousel, a casino, landscaped grounds, and historic buildings. Known as the jewel of Providence, the park attracts more than 3.5 million visitors per year. Among lavish trees, stunning rose gardens, rolling hills and emerald lakes, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Gardens is the first of its kind in Rhode Island and one of only a few in the region. The exquisitely designed gardens is a multi-level glass and steel conservatory, rising from a complex of visitor and education facilities. During a visit to the Botanical Center, visitors can relax by a waterfall, enjoy the wonderful fragrance of flowers from around the world, take a child on a scavenger hunt or bring a camera or sketch pad.
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last ticket will be sold at 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $3; children age 6-12, $1. Group rates can be booked for 10 or more people with 10 days advance notice by calling 401-785-9450 ext. 263.
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401-785-3510
From the arctic to our own backyard
Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to well over 100 species of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including elephants, giraffes, snow leopards, kangaroos, moon bears, gibbons and many others, all in naturalistic settings. The Zoo is open year ‘round, with special events scheduled throughout the year. Visit our link or call for more information.
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-785-9450
Since the 1890s, Roger Williams Park has been the premier playground for Rhode Island residents. Designed in 1874 by landscape architect Horace W.S. Cleveland, the park's 435 acres feature over 100 acres of ponds throughout the rolling landscape. The landscape includes specimen trees, the famous Rose Garden, and outdoor sculptures. Major attractions include the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the Botanical Center, the Casino, the Carousel Village, the Temple to Music, tennis courts, and baseball fields. The park attracts 1.5 million visitors a year and is the site for numerous festivals.
Carousel Village is a popular amusement area located in Roger Williams Park. The main features of the area are a beautiful Victorian-style carousel, the Hasbro Playground, the Depot Cafe, and seasonal outdoor rides. Open April-Columbus Day.
The Casino at Roger Williams Park, built in 1896, features a brick exterior and verandas adorned with Ionic columns, porticos and railings with turned balusters in the Colonial Revival architectural style. A Rhode Island landmark, the casino hosts score of special events each year.
The Zoo at Roger Williams Park includes the exhibits Australasia, Fabric of Africa, a wetlands trail, a farmyard, the Marco Polo Trail, North America, and Tropical America. Open year-round, with many special events for adults and children.
The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium at Roger Williams Park is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and is home to the state's only public planetarium.
321-338 Atlantic Avenue
Misquamicut, RI 02891
Phone: 401-322-0504
Misquamicut Beach
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-596-9441
Toll-Free: 877-622-2930
Spanning seven miles from Watch Hill to Weekapaug, this is Rhode Island's longest stretch of beach with its pristine waters and white sand. Misquamicut Beach features an array of activities for the entire family, including our new state of the art Pavilion with plenty of parking. Activities include amusement parks with a carousel, mini-golf, go-carts, batting cages, kiddy rides and more. Enjoy native lobsters, steamers and swordfish from Block Island sound on the beach at our area's best restaurants. There is plenty of nightlife for couples and singles alike Located between Mystic, Ct and Newport, 15 minutes from the casinos and 5 minutes from historic Downtown Westerly and beautiful Watch Hill.
Port of Galilee - Dock RR
Narragansett, RI 02882
Phone: 401-789-9250
Toll-Free: 800-371-FISH
Half-Day Fishing Safaris
Take a kid fishing - It's a great feeling!
The Seven B's V family owned-and-operated custom yacht originated the Half-Day fishing safaris over 35 years ago. Specifically aimed as an introduction to fishing for children and their families, Half-Day safaris run from July to August, with specials available on Monday and Wednesday - save $30 per family!
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