Beaches - Fresh Water
Fresh Water Beaches - Blackstone Valley, RI
5 places to visit
Glendale, RI
Spring Lake Beach
Inland freshwater lake/beach
Recreational facility with 750 feet of beach front. Spring Lake has a children’s water slide and swim dock. Lifeguard on duty daily.
Amenities: Canoe and paddleboat rentals, volleyball court, food and drink, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, entertainment, arcade, restrooms, shower, picnic site.
Season/Hours: 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. (through 8/27) or 6 p.m. (until 9/4)
Fees: Residents, $5; non-residents, $8
50 Old Hillside Drive 401-568-9474Chepachet, RI
George Washington Management Area
This wooded parcel of 3,000 acres offers swimming in the 226-acre Bowdish Reservoir. The shoreline is mostly rocky, and the reservoir is used by small boats.2185 Putnam Pike 401-568-2013
North Providence, RI
Governor John Notte Memorial Park
A freshwater beach on West River, full recreational facilities, and a peaceful waterfall. Lifeguards on duty daily starting July 1.
Amenities: Paddleboat rentals, ample parking, tennis courts, ball field, swings for children, picnic site.
Season/Hours: Summer; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fees: Non-resident, $10; $40 per carload
1801 Douglas Avenue 401-349-5625
Lincoln, RI
Lincoln Woods State Park
Fresh water swimming at a beautiful inland lake in the woods of northern Rhode Island. Life guards on duty during the summer season.2 Manchester Print Works Road 401-723-7892Glocester, RI
Pulaski Park: Peck Pond
Inland/freshwater pond
Located off Route 44, just east of the Rhode Island/Connecticut state line, the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area is part of Rhode Island’s George Washington Recreation Area. Swimming and fishing in Peck Pond.
Amenities: Picnic site, restrooms, hiking trails.
Season/Hours: Late May – Labor Day; dawn – dusk
151 Pulaski Road 401-568-2085