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Woonsocket

River Island Park
Newly developed River Island Park is part of the Blackstone River Valley
National Heritage Corridor. Located on the edge of Woonsocket's downtown
area, it combines city park amenities, such as attractive lighting, benches,
and concrete sidewalks, with direct access to the Blackstone River for
fishing, canoeing, or bird-watching. Boat tours along this stretch of
the Blackstone provide an unusual view of the park. The handicapped-accessible
overlook permits a view of the tiny island for which the park is named.
At press time, plans were being considered for building a bridge to the
island.
For more information, contact the city of Woonsocket, Deprtment
of Parks and Recreation, (401) 762-6400.
Directions:
Follow Rte. 146 North to Rte. 146A North to second set of lights (Park
Avenue). Follow Park Avenue for 1.1 miles and turn left onto Bernon St.
Bridge. Park is on left, just after bridge.
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