East Greenwich
Incorporated in 1677 along the western shore of Narragansett Bay, East Greenwich, originally Green Town, was named after Greenwich County of Kent, England. The Old Kent County Courthouse, built in 1805, served as a seat of Rhode Island state government until 1854. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of the five original state houses in Rhode Island and is recognized as one of the few surviving Federal/Georgian buildings of its size in the state. In the early 1990s it stood vacant and deteriorating, facing indefinite closure. Restoration began in 1993, and the courthouse was finally reopened as East Greenwich Town Hall in 1995.
3. Rocky Hollow Road Access at Crompton Avenue
Off Crompton Avenue, south of the Harbor Heights condominiums and next to a marina, is a public right-of-way to Greenwich Cove.
• CRMC ROW#: H-2
4. Bridge Street Access at Crompton Avenue
A wide, grassy strip just north of the Harbor Heights condominiums on Crompton Avenue, this public right-of-way offers pedestrians access to Greenwich Cove. There is no parking available.
• CRMC ROW#: H-5
5. East Greenwich Town Overlook and Boat Ramp
Situated off Water Street, next to the municipal transfer station, the municipal overlook and boat ramp offer both visual access and boating access to Greenwich Bay. Parking is available at the overlook, where you can reach the water's edge by a flight of stairs or at the boat ramp.
• Handicap access, dock, picnic tables/benches, fishing, trash receptacles
6. Barbara M. Tufts Playground
Off Water Street, just north of the municipal overlook, this town-owned play area offers fun for the kids and a spectacular view of Greenwich Cove and Goddard Park. Cement steps lead down to Greenwich Cove. Public parking is available.
• CRMC ROW#: H-1
• Picnic tables/benches, trash receptacles
7. Long Street Access at Water Street
This right-of-way is located on Water Street among several marinas. No on-site parking is available, but parking is available on Queen Street.
• CRMC ROW#: H-3
• Trash receptacles8. King Street Access at Water Street
A public right-of-way located off Water Street, just south of Division Street, King Street ends at Greenwich Cove. A seafood restaurant is located here. No parking is available.
• CRMC ROW#: H-4
• Historic interest
9. Division Street Access at Water Street
This site is located next to the East Greenwich Yacht Club on Water Street. A five-minute walk from Main Street, this area is ideal for watching harbor activities. Goddard Park is located across the cove. Seafood restaurants are a short walk away.
• CRMC ROW#: H-6
• Picnic tables/benches, trash receptacles
Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
This 97-acre site bordering the Hunt River contains floodplain wetlands, a large abandoned sand pit, and white pine forest. Archaeological diggings have uncovered Indian artifacts from 3,500 years ago along the Hunt River, which is accessible by canoe from Davisville Road. The refuge extends into Putts Bog, where bog mats with unusual plants can be seen.For more information, contact the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, (401) 949-5454.
Directions:
At intersection Rte. 1 (Post Road) and Rte. 403 (Davisville Road), follow signs off Rte. 1 for Davisville/Quonset. Make immediate right onto Rte. 403 heading north. Proceed 2 miles to pull-off on left. There is parking for several cars. Trail begins at wire fencing. Canoes can be put in just north of small bridge north of pull-off. Another trail into refuge can be found at end of Hunt River Drive, off Rte. 403.
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