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River Island Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Central Falls, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Island 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.
Riverside park featuring a walking path along the Blackstone River, along with picnic tables.
What runners say about River Island Park
“A jewel nice clean peaceful Have a nice track for walking”
“Beautiful spot right on the Blackstone River just outside of the city.”
“A jewel nice clean peaceful Have a nice track for walking”
Beautiful little trail, a hidden gem on the edge of Central Falls. The river splits so there is water running on both sides of the paths. Great place to get some fresh air . It's somewhat difficult to find.
Great walking there. Alot of kids riding bikes on the track which should not be doing. Also people do not use mask while around there.
This location is quiet. Sometimes can be busy, people on there own pace!. This path goes for a while. Just do a check for ticks when off the path for our fur babies....enjoy
Small wooded area with a couple of nice fishing spots. I walk my puppy there. Pretty view of the river doesn't feel like you're in the middle of the city.
Trail conditions & character
“A jewel nice clean peaceful Have a nice track for walking”
“Pretty view of the river doesn't feel like you're in the middle of the city.”
Plan your run at River Island 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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