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Goddard Memorial State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,612 Google reviews · Running trail in East Greenwich, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Goddard Memorial State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Recreational destination with picnic sites, lawns, woods, horse trails & a 9-hole golf course.
What runners say about Goddard Memorial State Park
“The beach area and red trail are very scenic and there is tons of parking.”
“Tgis park is kids friendly, pet friendly,family friendly and its the perfect park to spend the day or to do a picnic.”
Am an outdoor guide and love this park. Great biking in the trails, just be aware of the horses and yield when they come by. Awesome to have seen them swim in the water too. There is a boat launch and a nice beach. Actually saw filming of housewives of RI there last week. Great place to swim especially in low tide.
Ok, we visit Goddard off-season or bad weather. It's awesome to see the angry ocean. Took the chance to get in-between heavy showers and lost. Heavy rain quick walk and ride back home. Beautiful trails, views. Pick up some plastic if you're carrying a bag of poo anyway.
My favorite park and beach! There are trails for walks, bikes, horses. Nice stretch of beach, and amazing scenery. Great boardwalk with park benches and gazebos for watching the sunset. Restrooms are conveniently close by, clean, and the facilities are open until sunset.
The beach area and red trail are very scenic and there is tons of parking. We saw seals and animals epic sunset. Great easy trail for families.
Trail conditions & character
“While I am sure that the views are amazing year round, I would recommend catching the autumnal view in late September or early October (remember that winter comes early up here).”
“Bathrooms do close after October 31, but they have portapotties in a couple of locations.”
“Great boardwalk with park benches and gazebos for watching the sunset.”
Plan your run at Goddard Memorial State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewarwickri.gov
- Phone+1 401-884-2010
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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