State Park · Rhode Island, United States
Goddard Memorial State Park
Goddard Memorial State Park is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 490 acres (198 ha), established in 1927.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kent, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 490 acres (198 ha) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Coordinates | 41.6586° N, 71.4378° W |
| Managed by | Rhode Island state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Goddard Memorial State Park
Goddard Memorial State Park is a public recreation area occupying 490 acres (200 ha) along the shores of Greenwich Cove and Greenwich Bay in Warwick, Rhode Island. The state park grounds were once the estate of Civil War officer and Rhode Island politician Robert Goddard, whose children gave the land to the state in 1927 as a memorial to their father. The park features a nine-hole golf course, an equestrian area with 18 miles (29 km) of bridle trails, swimming beach, canoeing area, picnicking facilities, game fields, and a performing arts center.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 4.6 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 53.4 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 67.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Goddard Memorial State Park?
Goddard Memorial State Park is in Rhode Island, United States (41.6586° N, 71.4378° W).
When was Goddard Memorial State Park established?
Goddard Memorial State Park was established in 1927, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Goddard Memorial State Park?
Goddard Memorial State Park covers 490 acres (198 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Rhode_Island_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Rhode Island state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddard_Memorial_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).