Docked at Central Falls Landing 15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, RI 401-724-2200 The Samuel Slater, a 40-foot canal boat, is the only one of its kind in nearby American waters. The boat is a reminder of the two decades (from 1828 – 1848), when canal boats were a common sight on the nearby Blackstone Canal.… Continue reading Samuel Slater Canal Boat
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Blackstone River Expeditions Kayak Rentals
15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, RI 401-724-2200 One of the best ways to experience Blackstone Valley is on the river! Blackstone River Expeditions is excited to offer kayak and canoe rentals on the Blackstone River departing from Central Falls Landing. Join us and you’ll be able to explore the Valley Falls Mill Pond and Firestone… Continue reading Blackstone River Expeditions Kayak Rentals
Lincoln Woods State Park
2 Manchester Print Works Rd., Rte. 146 / Rte. 123 Lincoln, RI 02865 401-723-7892 Lincoln Woods State Park is one of Blackstone Valley’s great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the fresh water beach, trout fishing, playing ball,… Continue reading Lincoln Woods State Park
Green Jacket Shoal Ship Graveyard
Bold Point East Providence, RI 02914 Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard! David Robinson, a marine archaeologist at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, has determined that 26 wrecks in total are spread across a 33-acre area of Green Jacket Shoal off East Providence. Despite their age, many of the wrecks are relatively… Continue reading Green Jacket Shoal Ship Graveyard
Bullock’s Cove Access Park
Carousel Drive Riverside, Rhode Island 02915 This two-acre site has stunning views of the cove. The park includes a gazebo and kayak/canoe rack. Bullocks Cove Access Park #outdoorrecreation
Providence Kayaks at Lincoln Woods
Lincoln Woods State Park 2 Les Pawson Loop Lincoln, RI 02865 Enjoy fresh water paddling surrounded by one of Blackstone Valley’s greatest treasures! Rentals Only! Reopening May 28, 2022 Chart your own course along the beautiful natural waterways of Lincoln Woods with a 45 or 90 minute kayak rental! Our single and tandem kayaks are… Continue reading Providence Kayaks at Lincoln Woods
River’s Edge Recreation Complex
135 Davison Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895 (401) 767-9287 Scenic park overlooking the Blackstone River with amenities such as: Access and parking for Blackstone River Bikeway Pitch ‘N’ Putt Golf Course Playground Concession Area (open seasonally) Kayak/Canoe Launch Soccer Fields (one full-size and a variety of smaller sized fields) #outdoorrecreation
Explorer River Tours
Central Falls Landing 15 Madeira Avenue, Central Falls (overflow parking along Madeira Ave. and at Cumberland Town Hall) 401-724-2200 This 40-passenger tour boat will bring you on an intriguing and relaxing tour in the Blackstone River Valley. For 30 years, hundreds of thousands of passengers have come to learn and discover interesting facts about Rhode… Continue reading Explorer River Tours
Blackstone River State Park
Lower River Rd. between Rte. 126 and Rte. 122 Lincoln RI 02865 Located between the Blackstone River and Blackstone Canal, the riverfront park contains walking and bike paths, canoe portage, and fresh water fishing. Historic walking tours along the canal built in 1828 are available. Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum (April-October) features exhibits on canal,… Continue reading Blackstone River State Park
Central Falls Landing
15 Madeira Ave. Central Falls, RI 02863 The newest hub for recreation along the Blackstone River… Central Falls Landing is home to Blackstone River Excursion Kayak & Canoe rentals, Explorer River Tours, Shark’s Peruvian Cuisine with picturesque outdoor dining along the river, and Royal Fried Chicken. Central Falls Landing
Spring Lake Beach & Arcade
50 Old Hillside Dr, Burrillville 401-568-9474 95 acre lake. Fishing, boat & canoe launch, gravel slope ramp, no outboard motors; lake swimming, penny arcade machines from 1920 and 1930. The boat ramp is at the end of the southernmost arm. As you head north from the ramp the lake opens up into a 1/2 mile… Continue reading Spring Lake Beach & Arcade
Slater Memorial Park
825 Armistice Boulevard Pawtucket RI 02861 401-728-0500 x257 Built in 1895, Slater Park is home to: The historic 1685 Daggett House and Looff Carousel Rhode Island Watercolor Society Art Gallery Daggett Farm Disc golf course BMX park and mountain bike trails Access to the Ten Mile River Greenway for biking and walking Marconi Gardens –… Continue reading Slater Memorial Park