Photo: Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett
Done with cold weather? Now is the perfect time to buy your 2025 state beach season parking pass.
Remember to plan before venturing out to your favorite trail, the shores of your go-to trout stocked pond, or your favorite park. Find cold-weather safety tips and orange clothing information for staying visible in hunting areas. Find your next adventure
Spend your summer outside! Join our team of seasonal workers as a lifeguard, park ranger, or facilities attendant and help ensure an enjoyable experience for Rhode Islanders and other visitors to our world-class beaches and parks. Join #teamDEM
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Hosting an event at a State Park? Schools, municipalities, companies, and other large groups planning trips to RI State Beaches must apply for a Special Use Permit at least 30 days in advance.
Rhode Island DEM Donation Tree Program: Help us grow greener and make a lasting impact by donating a tree to a State Park.
Stay visible in hunting areas! Remember to wear solid, fluorescent orange clothing, such as an orange vest and hat worn above the waist. Learn where, when, and how much orange you need.
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The DEM Division of Parks manages over 8,200 acres of land, including parks, beaches, campgrounds, bike paths, historic sites, picnic areas, trails, athletic fields, dams, fishing access, and boat ramps.