The world famous 3.5 mile coastal trail is the most visited tourist location in Rhode Island. Designated as a National Recreation Trail it offers unmatched scenic beauty and views of the gilded age mansions that line the walk.

Amenities: Benches, Bird Watching, Fishing, Restroom, Trails, Walk Along the Water, Walking Track

Brenton Point State Park offers its visitors a spectacular view on the East Coast. The park is located at the point of land where Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic, midway along Ocean Drive. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, and taking in the majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Amenities: Bird Watching, Fishing, Information, Kite Flying, Restroom, Swimming, Trails, Walk Along the Water

Rhode Island state park located at the mouth of Newport Harbor, offering panoramic views of the harbor and Narragansett Bay.

Amenities: Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Ramp, Fishing, Historic Structure, Information, Kite Flying, Picnic Tables & Grills, Restroom, Rugby, Showers, Sledding, Soccer, Swimming, Trails, Walk Along the Water, Walking Track

This 13 acre park was created in 1990, donated to the City by Carol Ballard. The undisturbed beauty of Ballard Park and its surroundings will be preserved in perpetuity after the city, Aquidneck Land Trust and Ballard family reached an agreement to place 75 acres under permanent conservation easements The park is a popular place for hikes and dog walking.

Amenities: Bird Watching, Trails

Established as a WW1 memorial park, this park includes Miantonomi Hill, the highest point in Newport. The Hill, once the seat of power for the Narragansett Indians, has housed colonial beacons, revolutionary war fortifications, and finally, a 1929 memorial tower designed by Meade, McKim and White. With the assistance of the Aquidneck Island Land Trust, Sunset Hill has been added to the park with its revolutionary war earthen redoubt. The park is popular for birding, dog walking, and large community cookouts.

Amenities: Bird Watching, Historic Structure, Picnic Tables & Grills, Playfield, Playground, Trails, Volleyball