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Lincoln Woods State Park Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ 445 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lincoln Woods State Park Beach'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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Public and scenic park featuring trails, hiking, kayaking and swimming.

What runners say about Lincoln Woods State Park Beach

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (445 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Decently priced kayak rentals 20/hr, packed beach but the kayak section is separate, water is decently clean, warm, not overly supervised but you're provided safety equipment”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“its like picnic place you go here with you stuffs cook and enjoy the nature, play and do hiking here its a big place and natural air and beautiful.”

Very Nice place to go..its like picnic place you go here with you stuffs cook and enjoy the nature, play and do hiking here its a big place and natural air and beautiful..

★★★★★ — Jay , Jun 2022

Great place for the family, dog walks, hiking, bike riding, conouing, etc

★★★★★ — Byron , May 2021

Lincoln Woods State Park’s beach at Olney Pond offers a scenic escape with warm water, shaded sand, and picnic facilities. Trails circle the pond, plus kayak and canoe rentals add fun. Pets welcome, lifeguards on duty, though water quality can occasionally be iffy.

★★★★★ — Ibrahim , Jun 2025

Great for hiking, swimming, kayaking, nice little beach with concession stand, bathrooms, etc. The woods is dog friendly but not the heach.

★★★★★ — Peter , Jun 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Been coming here with my gf, the place is very nice, parking is very easy, and the ducks/geese are fun to watch”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“its like picnic place you go here with you stuffs cook and enjoy the nature, play and do hiking here its a big place and natural air and beautiful.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“its like NH in there, beach is cute my grands love it there, lifeguards on duty, clean bathrooms and grounds.”

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Plan your run at Lincoln Woods State Park Beach

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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteriparks.ri.gov
  • Phone+1 401-723-7892

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–9 pm
Sunday 10 am–9 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 Lincoln Woods State Park Beach

2 Les Pawson Loop, Lincoln, RI 02865

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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.