Colt State Park in Bristol is often referred to as the 'gem' of the State Parks System. The entire western border of the park is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay. Open year round, the park offers four miles of bicycle trails passing along the Bay and through 464 acres of groomed fruit trees, carefully nurtured flowering bushes, and manicured lawns. Rich in history, it proudly displays its' ten large playfields, six picnic groves containing 400 picnic tables and its' popular open air Chapel-By-The-Sea.
Recently, The Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation, American Heart Association and the Rhode Island prevention coalition have formed a partnership to sponsor a Path to Health at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island. The path's main loop connects other walking routes in the park, past a fitness station, and into an enchanting woodland trail that leads to beautiful Narragansett Bay. Other woodland trails offshoot this main part of the path, offering the opportunity to explore and , perhaps, spot some wildlife. The path continues along the waterfront until it meets a breathtaking and diverse salt water marsh crossing a stone bridge , coaxing you for a stroll through woods and fields, into gardens, along stone walls and finally, into the town beach where you can enjoy a youth fitness station, playground and skate park. A small woodland trail near the youth fitness station leads you back to the main loop at the edge of the salt mash to complete this picturesque park tour. With bike paths, picnics, beaches, ponds, gardens, fields, and playgrounds people of all ages have ways to enjoy the Path to Health. For more information call The Rhode Island Coalition 401-273-2286 or visit them on the web at: www.pathtohealth.org. Also, the Department of Environmental Management has reconditioned the boat ramp at Colt State Park and it is now accessible for people with disabilities.
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Hope Street
Bristol,
RI
02809
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(401) 253-7482 |
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