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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 86 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 33 cities and towns — Providence, Lincoln, Newport, Westerly and 29 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Lincoln Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,915 reviews
Family-friendly park with a beach for swimming, fishing & kayaking plus trails for biking & horses.
Slater Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,671 reviews
Tennis courts, bike trails, & picnic sites fill this park with seasonal events & the Looff Carousel.
Beavertail State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,317 reviews
Shoreline hiking & saltwater fishing around a rocky coastal preserve & former harbor defence site.
Cliff Walk
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,323 reviews
Path along a cliffy coastline dotted with opulent homes featuring ocean views.
Rocky Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,285 reviews
Relaxed park on the Atlantic featuring remnants of an old amusement park and a beach.
India Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,255 reviews
Rolling hills, soccer fields & water views in this small green space accessible by pedestrian walk.
Fort Wetherill State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,129 reviews
Hiking, boating & picnics with views at a former military training camp on rugged granite cliffs.
Buttonwoods Beach - Warwick City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,125 reviews
Waterfront recreational area with baseball fields, picnic tables & 3 miles of paved bicycle trails.
Wilcox Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Serene landscaped park around an 1894 library with a pond, meadow area, fountain & memorials.
Big River Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 780 reviews
Park featuring bike trails, hiking trails and a pond, plus a sandy area for off-roading.
Napatree Point Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.
Cass Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 568 reviews
Family-friendly park with 2 playgrounds, trails, ball fields and fishing ponds.
Blackstone River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Relaxed park featuring the scenic Blackstone River waterway and a canal, plus trails, a bridge, and kayaking and fishing.
Blackstone Park Conservation District
4.6 ★★★★★ 460 reviews
This open-space area with woods, meadows & ponds offers walking, fishing & nature viewing.
Dexter Training Ground
4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly area featuring a playground, a chess area, a dog park and a farmers' market.
John H. Chafee Rome Point Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Scenic nature preserve known for its rocky beaches, varied trails & wildlife viewing.
Cold Spring Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Sports options from basketball to softball, plus a fishing spot, picnic areas, and a toddler-friendly playground.
Ryan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall, multiple bridges and scenic trails, plus playgrounds.
Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Hiking trails, bridges, hills, creeks, streams and an observation tower in a peaceful nature area with a fort and 2nd-story lookout.
Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Park, also home to multiple baseball and tennis courts, featuring basketball facilities, playgrounds, slides and trails.
Ten Mile River Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Well-shaded destination for hiking and biking with baseball fields and a pond for swans.
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Easy-to-moderate, well-marked trails through woods ideal for hiking.
Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Relaxed, educational attraction featuring a nature museum, boardwalks and trails for bird- and wildlife-watching.
Cliff Walk – South End
4.8 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Hiking area featuring ocean views and mansions, plus a teahouse.
Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
750-acre park with diverse habitats offering 5+ miles of walking, horseback riding & biking trails.
Miantonomi Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 282 reviews
30-acre historic city park featuring a WWI stone tower memorial, hillside bay views & a playground.
Mowry Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Kid-friendly park with nature trails that are half and three-quarters of a mile long.
Aust Family Preserve at Lime Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Natural area featuring kid-friendly paths and beautiful lakes.
Ten Mile River Preservation Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Scenic, paved trail for walking and biking routes through Slater Park and the woods.
Wanskuck Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 237 reviews
Peaceful fenced-in park, complete with trails through the woods, for walking dogs (on- and off-leash) and kids.
Haines Memorial State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Bayside green space with a boating ramp, cycling trail, playing fields & seasonal farmer's market.
Warwick City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Park with a playground, trails, and ball fields, plus a beach, waterfront, and dog park.
Meshanticut State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Paved loop dotted with benches surrounding a duck-filled lake with swans.
Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Natural area with kid-friendly hiking trails, benches, and wildlife, plus scenic views.
Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Quiet and free, wooded park with a beach and hiking trails for all ages plus a pond for fishing.
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Friendly nature center featuring exhibits on Rhode Island's wildlife.
Scalloptown Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews
Park with benches, picnic tables, and a paved trail, plus kayaking and canoeing.
Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Popular site for woodland hikes and walks past mill ruins and ponds, offering waterfalls and a creek.
Tillinghast Pond Management Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Natural area offering 6 interconnected hiking trails, totaling 13 miles, around a pristine pond.
Rovensky Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Relaxed, leafy space, known for its mansions and clifftop views, plus dog-friendly paths.
King Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking, hunting, and dog-walking trails, plus a beach.
Paradise Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a walking trails for dogs along with a grist windmill on the grounds.
Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with easy, family-friendly trails.
George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Nature reserve with hiking trails, plus views of trees and some wetland areas.
Rome Point Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Walking trails through the woods, with a rocky beach and views of the Jamestown Bridge.
Brayton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Park featuring baseball, softball fields and a playground.
Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Owned and maintained by Audubon Society, this 235-acre wildlife refuge offers trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Glen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Landscaped destination for short hikes, picnics and strolling, plus a baseball field.
Audubon Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Marsh-lined nature preserve showcasing birds and wildlife via a trail system.
Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Boardwalk and trail system looping near marshes and grassland.
River's Edge Recreation Complex
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park featuring a playground, trails, a dog park, and opportunities for soccer, picnics, and fishing.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Audubon Society wildlife refuge with 100 acres of habitat and deep woodland trails.
Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Natural area with easy trails, a loop and a pond, plus views of the surrounding area.
Pawtuxet Oxboes Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews
City park with picnic areas and trails along the Patuxent River that are popular with dog owners.
Esmond Park Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Park, featuring a short trail with a bridge and a waterfall, plus tables.
Grills Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area offering forest views, swamps, ponds, and well-marked trails.
Wood Lake Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Popular area featuring a dog park and baseball and softball fields, along with a playground.
Ballard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly hikes and trails.
Conanicut Battery Historic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Battery remnants, now a park with trails and ocean views, that was bombed by the French in 1778.
DuVal Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Well-maintained network of trails winding through lush forests and coastal terrain.
West Greenwich Sand Dunes
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Area featuring sand dunes, hiking trails and hunting, as well as open space.
Lawton Farm
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Wildlife park with trails for viewing birds, plus a stream with a bridge.
Great Swamp Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Scenic park and nature preserve featuring wooded trails, a freshwater pond and a shooting range.
Wilbour Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Nature area featuring a loop path that wanders through woods, by a pond and past a stream.
Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Tranquil wildlife refuge featuring hiking paths and a waterfall.
Heritage Park & Fitness Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, including an easy-to-walk loop.
Crawley Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Natural area featuring forested trails, a bench with a view, and cascades along Sandy Brook.
Lathrop Wildlife Refuge
4.4 ★★★★☆ 39 reviews
Short trails weave through this 86-acre preserve to a salt pond where visitors may spot birds and other wildlife.
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