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Governor Notte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in North Providence, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Governor Notte 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Governor Notte Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful park No fenced in dog area as suggested on other reviews.”

Went hiking here along the roads and trails. We did a total of 5.5 miles by combining two routes that I found on AllTrails. This is a hidden gem in N. Prov.

★★★★★ — Mark , Oct 2025

Notte Park is absolutely one of my favorite parks. v beautiful and great for walks/jogs or just family time

★★★★★ — Zoe , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful park No fenced in dog area as suggested on other reviews.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Beautiful park No fenced in dog area as suggested on other reviews.”

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Plan your run at Governor Notte Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitevisitrhodeisland.com
  • Phone+1 401-719-1633
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 10:15 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10:14 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–8 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Governor Notte Park

2 Gov Notte Pkwy, North Providence, RI 02904

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.