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Beavertail State Park     Blackstone River Bikeway     

Brenton Point State Park    Burlingame State Park     

Colt State      East Bay Bike Path        Fort Adams

     Fort Wetherill State Park      Haines Memorial Park 

Lincoln Woods State Park     Snake Den State Park   

World War II Memorial Park

Please note: Dogs are not allowed in any Rhode Island State Camping Areas or in Goddard Memorial Park.

Don't forget that dogs are natural predators!  Please do not bring your pet to areas that are frequented by wildlife. This includes Rhode Island beaches that are known to harbor nesting shorebirds as well as remote wooded areas that serve as sanctuaries for birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has banned dogs from the following National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island: Ninigret, Sachuset Point, John H. Chafee, and Trustom Pond. Most NWRs in Massachusetts and Connecticut are also closed to domestic dogs. When in doubt, it's best to choose another spot or leave your pet at home.

Summary of RIDEM State Park & Management Area Regulations:

All dogs must be leashed and wearing a collar with a valid license tag. (2.1, 2.3)

Dog handlers are responsible for proper disposal of all animal wastes. (2.1)

In state parks and picnic areas leashes are not to exceed 6 feet in length, in management areas leashes are not to exceed 25 feet in length. (2.1, 2.2)

Dogs are not permitted on any state bathing beach, East Beach/Ninigret Conservation Area, or Burlingame picnic area April 1 - September 30. (2.5)

There shall be no trespassing, disturbing, or molesting of any species of nesting birds on Hope Island in the West Passage; East Island and West Island off Sakonnet Point, or Gould Island in the East Passage, except by special permit. Dogs are prohibited at all times upon these Islands. (16.6) Exception: Hunting dogs may be used on Hope Island only during that period set aside by the Department of Environmental Management. (16.6)

It is unlawful to leave any dog unattended in a vehicle. (2.4)  

  For complete state regulations governing dogs on public lands consult the RIDEM's Park and Managed Area Rules and Regulations (Sections 2 & 16).

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