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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.9 - Operator Propelled Activities

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Ice-skating is
				  permitted only in designated areas and at designated times.
B. Cross-country skiing is permitted, except
				  where specifically prohibited.
C.
				  Downhill skiing and sledding are permitted only in designated areas.
D. Windsurfers, paddle boarders and kite
				  surfers must launch and land only from designated areas.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.10 - Firearms and Archery Equipment

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Possession of a
				  firearm or archery equipment on Public Reservations is prohibited unless said
				  possession is in accordance with Fish and Wildlife's regulations established
				  through Part 60-00-9 of this Title or law enforcement officers pursuant to R.I.
				  Gen. Laws §§
										11-47-9 and
				  11-47-9.1.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.11 - Fires

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall kindle an open fire,
				  including charcoal fires, except in designated areas or with official written
				  permission. From March 15th through May 15th, no open fires are allowed between
				  10:00am and 5:00pm without burning permit issued by local fire
				  department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.12 - Fireworks

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The possession or use of all classes of
				  fireworks in any Public Reservation is prohibited except in designated areas
				  with official written permission. Permission may be given at the Director's
				  discretion only as a part of a formal license agreement between the State of
				  Rhode Island and the entity requesting permission. If granted, permission shall
				  apply only to areas and times designated by the Director at his or her
				  discretion and specified in the license. The Director may impose additional
				  restrictions which he or she deems necessary.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.13 - Food, Beverage, Vending

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  possess, drink, sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages except as
				  follows:
1. Alcoholic beverages can be served
				  and/or sold at events at Fort Adams State Park through a License Agreement
				  approved by the Director of RIDEM or an authorized representative and the State
				  Properties Committee.
2. Alcoholic
				  beverages can be served and/or sold at designated locations at mission related
				  fundraising events hosted by the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association at
				  Beavertail State Park and by Coggeshall Farm Museum/ Old Sturbridge Village at
				  Colt State Park through a License Agreement approved by the Director of RIDEM,
				  or an authorized representative, and the State Properties Committee. Any event
				  hosted by either associated non-profit will be permitted to take place within
				  the portion of the Park identified under their respective Memorandum of
				  Understanding or Lease, and any profits raised from these fundraising events
				  must be used by the associated non-profit for programming, restoration and/or
				  improvements on that premises or at the associated Park.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be served at a
				  State beach through a License Agreement approved by the Director of RIDEM or an
				  authorized representative and the State Properties Committee. License
				  Agreements shall be reserved only to State beaches where the average annual
				  attendance for the previous three (3) years exceeds three hundred thousand
				  (300,000) visitors.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.14 - Groups, Meetings, Distribution of Printed Matter

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
				  Persons may distribute, or exhibit printed or written material, and/or hold
				  public meetings only in accordance with an official written permit which shall
				  regulate only the time, place and manner of such exhibit, distribution, or
				  meeting. Holders of a Special Use Permit (the "Permittees") may offer leaflets
				  or other documents to any person at the Management Area or Park and display
				  such materials on tents or motor vehicles owned by the permittees. However, the
				  permittees are prohibited from posting or otherwise attaching such materials to
				  trees, as well as structures or motor vehicles located on the Management Area
				  or Park.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.15 - Emergency Orders

Current through June 14, 2024
A. In the event of
				  any emergency that may pose an imminent threat or peril to the public health,
				  safety or welfare, the Director, pursuant to his or her authority as set forth
				  in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17-1-2(19), may issue an Emergency Operation Order
				  that provides for the closer or limited operation of any Public Reservations of
				  this Part as the Director deems appropriate in his or her discretion. The
				  Director may close all, or any designated portion of, any State Park, bike
				  path, Campground, Beach or Management Area and may limit operations of said
				  areas to specified hours at the Director's discretion.
B. The Director is authorized to issue an
				  Emergency Operation Order specifying the conditions of the emergency closure or
				  limited operations.
C. The Director
				  is authorized to rescind or modify an Emergency Operation Order at any time,
				  either during the emergency or after the emergency has subsided.
D. The Emergency Operation Order shall be
				  posted on the RIDEM website, which shall be deemed sufficient notice.
E. Any violation of any Emergency Operation
				  Order issued by the Director shall be subject to penalties as set forth in
				  §
										7.21(A) of
				  this Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.16 - Other Recreational Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The playing of
				  golf or the driving of golf balls is permitted only in the designated areas at
				  designated times.
B. Bicycles,
				  mountain bikes, and horses shall only be used on designated trails and roads
				  for said use.
C. Horses, bicycles,
				  or motorcycles are prohibited in streams, rivers, or bodies of water except at
				  designated crossings (trails and roads). Exceptions are granted to hikers,
				  fishermen, boaters, hunters, and swimmers using official designated areas in an
				  appropriate manner.
D. Washing of
				  vehicles, bicycles, or animals is prohibited in any natural body of water or on
				  a Public Reservation.
E. The
				  feeding of all wildlife, migratory waterfowl, or any feral animal is prohibited
				  within any Public Reservation.
F.
				  Rock climbing is permitted at Public Reservations except at Fort Wetherill
				  State Park and in Jamestown. Any individual participating in rock climbing
				  activities must sign a release and an approved waiver of liability form prior
				  to commencement of any rock-climbing activity. Organized groups of any size
				  must obtain a Special Use Permit from the applicable Division and all members
				  of the group must sign a release and waiver of liability form. If the organized
				  group is being sponsored by a commercial entity, the sponsor must provide
				  evidence of the issuance of liability insurance in the amount of at least one
				  million dollars ($1,000,000.00) naming the State of Rhode Island as an
				  additional insured at the time of the submittal of its an application for a
				  Special Use Permit.
G. Tampering
				  with, breaching, or manipulating fencing at Public Reservations is
				  prohibited.
H. Per the Rules and
				  Regulations Governing Collector's Permits, Part 60-00-4 of this Title, a
				  collector's permit is required for the collecting, taking, handling, and or
				  possession of any species of wild animal for purposes of scientific study or
				  management, carrying out scientific experiments, or cultivation projects. A
				  Special Use Permit is required for activities permitted by a Scientific
				  Collector's Permit that take place or occur on Public Reservations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.17 - Refunds

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No refunds are allowed unless authorized
				  by the Director or designee.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.18 - Swimming, Bathing, Floating

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Swimming and
				  bathing are permitted only in areas specifically designated for such purposes
				  and only during posted or permitted times.
B. Within the confines of a designated swim
				  area ball playing, frisbees, kite flying, animals (except for service animals
				  as defined in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										40-9.1-2), snorkels, facemasks,
				  and scuba diving gear are prohibited.
C. Swimming during electrical storms or when
				  conditions are considered to be unsafe is prohibited.
D. Boogie boards are permitted in designated
				  areas and designated times as approved by Beach Managers or Lifeguard
				  Supervisors.
E. The use of
				  flotation equipment and other objects including fishing float tubes, capable of
				  supporting a person while the person is in the water, is prohibited in the
				  following areas:
1. All designated swimming
				  and bathing areas, except that a Coast Guard Approved Personal Floatation
				  Devices (PFDs) may be utilized.
2.
				  Carolina Trout Pond, Richmond
3.
				  Frosty Hollow Pond, Exeter
4.
				  Little Round Top Pond, Burrillville
5 A.L. Mowry Pond,
				  Smithfield
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.19 - Trash and Litter

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  bring into any Public Reservation any trash, ashes, garbage, or any other
				  material for the purpose of disposal.
B. All trash and waste material shall be
				  deposited in receptacles provided for that purpose and shall not be left on the
				  grounds or waters.
C. In areas
				  designated as carry in/carry out, all trash must be carried out of the area for
				  proper disposal.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.20 - Trees, Shrubs, Buildings

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  cut, remove or damage any tree, stone walls, natural element or feature,
				  including but not limited to fossils and minerals, shrub or vegetation except
				  with official written permission, nor shall any person deface or alter any
				  structure, sign, or other public property or improvements.
B. No person(s) shall create or mark trails
				  without official written permission in any Public Reservation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.21 - Penalties

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Any person found to have violated any Rule
				  and/or Regulation by the RIDEM, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one
				  hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation.
B. No person shall refuse or neglect to obey
				  the direction of any environmental police officer or forest ranger or any other
				  authorized representative of the RIDEM.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.23 - Orange Clothing Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All users of
				  State Management Areas and designated Undeveloped State Parks not exempt under
				  the hunting regulations established in Part 60-00-9 of this Title, including
				  but not limited to: hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, are required to wear
				  two hundred (200) square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the
				  second (2nd) Saturday in September to the last day of February, and the third
				  (3rd) Saturday in April to the last day in May annually. Five hundred (500)
				  square inches required for all hunters (including archers) and other users
				  during shotgun deer season.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.1 - Hours of Operation

Current through June 14, 2024
No person or vehicle shall be allowed withing the limits
					 of a State Park or Beach area between the hours of sunset and sunrise the
					 following day except by official written permission or unless an area is
					 designated otherwise by written regulation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.2 - Animals, including Horses and Dogs

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Domestic animals
				  shall be on a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length and under the
				  control of a handler at all times. The handler is responsible for the caring
				  and supervision of the animal, including but not limited to, feeding,
				  toileting, and cleaning up after the animal. Horses shall only be allowed in
				  designated areas and bridle trails except by official written
				  permission.
B. No person shall
				  bring any animal onto any State bathing beach, East Beach/Ninigret Conservation
				  Area, or Burlingame Picnic Area from April 1st through September 30th, with the
				  exception of service animals as defined in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										40-9.1-2.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.3 - Bicycles, Operator Propelled Vehicles

Current through June 14, 2024
No person shall operate or ride a bicycle, scooter,
					 skateboard, or other operator propelled vehicle or device in any unit or
					 portion thereof, of the Division of Parks amp; Recreation after the Regional
					 Manager has made a finding that conditions are unsafe for the operation of such
					 vehicles and has issued an order prohibiting such activity.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.4 - Boating

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All operations of boats must be conducted
				  in accordance with the regulations established in Chapter 80 of this
				  Title.
B. The operations of boats
				  with motors of any kind, except electric trolling motors, is prohibited on the
				  waters of Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park on Saturdays, Sundays and
				  holidays between the Saturday before Memorial Day and Labor Day of each year,
				  inclusive.
C. The operation of
				  boats with motors of any kind except electric trolling motors, owned by persons
				  other than the State of Rhode Island with motors in excess of ten (10)
				  horsepower is prohibited upon Olney Pond except with official written
				  permission from the RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife.
D. The use of motors in excess of ten (10)
				  horsepower on boats launched, hauled, or operated on the waters of John L.
				  Curran State Park is prohibited.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.5 - Mooring

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall moor, dock, or berth a
				  vessel, boat, or any other object overnight except in designated mooring,
				  docking, or berthing areas.
B. The
				  Regional Manager may, by posting of an order, specify time limits for the
				  mooring, docking, or berthing of a vessel, boat, or any other object at
				  mooring, docking, or berthing facilities. No person shall moor, dock, or berth
				  a vessel, boat, or any other object in violation of time limits so established
				  (See also §
										7.18 of this Subchapter,
				  Swimming, Bathing, Floating).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.8 - Hunting

Current through June 14, 2024
Hunting shall be conducted in accordance with Fish and
					 Wildlife regulations established in Part 60-00-00-9 of this Title and all
					 applicable state statutes.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.9 - Picnicking and Playing Field Permits

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  use a picnic table at Colt State Park, Goddard Memorial State Park, Burlingame
				  Picnic Area, or Lincoln Woods State Park without first obtaining a
				  permit.
B. When conflicts arise in
				  permit applications for playing field league use, the following priorities
				  shall apply:
1. Every consideration shall be
				  given to time, space, zoning, or by other controls and devices by the Division
				  of Parks amp; Recreation to provide opportunities, consistent with public
				  safety, for such conflicting recreational uses.
2. Prior playing field league users will
				  receive first consideration for traditional times and areas.
3. Children's playing leagues will receive
				  priority over adult leagues and use shall be established pursuant to
				  §§
											8.9(B)(1) and
				  (2) of this Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.10 - Special Use Permits

Current through June 14, 2024
Organized groups utilizing Public Reservations under the
					 jurisdiction of the Division of Parks amp; Recreation, must submit prior
					 written request to and have official written permission for a Special Use
					 Permit from the Director or his or her authorized representative. Permits are
					 also needed for any scientific, research, educational or volunteer activities
					 regardless of number of people participating in accordance with §
										8.16(H) 
					 of this Part and Part 60-00-4 of this Title.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.11 - State Park Policies

Current through June 14, 2024
In addition to these regulations, specific written
					 policies relating to individual park units may be promulgated by Regional Park
					 Managers with the prior approval of the Administrator of the Division of Park
					 amp; Recreation. Such written policies shall be kept on file at the Division of
					 Parks amp; Recreation headquarters.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.12 - Operation of Beaches and Swimming Areas

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All individuals
				  employed as lifeguards at bathing areas within the State of Rhode Island shall
				  hold an active state lifeguard certification card as issued by the Division of
				  Parks and Recreation. Lifeguards holding surf cards may be employed at surf,
				  non-surf bathing areas, or pools. Lifeguards holding non-surf cards shall be
				  employed only at non-surf bathing areas or pools. Lifeguards holding pool
				  certifications shall be employed only at swimming pools. All certification
				  cards are issued annually and valid for one year, as dated, unless extended,
				  suspended, or revoked by the Division of Parks and Recreation.
B. All bathing areas shall provide lifeguard
				  equipment and personnel according to the requirements of the Division of Parks
				  and Recreation.
C. All lifesaving
				  equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition ready for immediate
				  use.
D. All bathing areas shall
				  post conspicuously the hours lifeguard personnel will be on duty.
E. A telephone for emergency calls shall be
				  readily accessible from every bathing area. Numbers of police, fire and rescue
				  units of the area shall be posted conspicuously beside any landline.
F. No power boats shall be allowed within any
				  bathing and swimming area. The management of each bathing area shall maintain
				  the area free from driftwood and other objects which may cause
				  injury.
G. Bathing and swimming
				  areas shall have a state certified lifeguard present in accordance with R.I.
				  Gen. Laws §
										23-22.5-11 during posted hours in
				  accordance with §
										8.12(D) of
				  this Part.
H. Bathing and swimming
				  areas that are open and do not have a lifeguard on duty shall post signage in a
				  conspicuous place advising:
1. "No Lifeguard
				  on Duty - Swim at your own Risk"
2.
				  "Individuals under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult"
3. "Individuals should not swim
				  alone"
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.13 - Resident and Non-Resident Vehicle Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. For the purposes
				  of administering these fees, resident and non-resident vehicle fees shall be
				  based solely upon the State of vehicle registration.
B. Camping fees for Daily Site Reservations
				  shall be solely based on the Customer's state of residency as indicated in the
				  Department of Environmental Management's current Vendor Registration Camping
				  System.
C. Septic Dump fees will be
				  assessed to any individual using Fisherman's Memorial Campground or Burlingame
				  State Campground septic dump stations who is not a current registered camper at
				  that particular campground. Registered campers at East Beach State Campground
				  or Charlestown Breachway State Campground will be issued one free Septic Dump
				  Pass to Burlingame State Campground for use during their stay. Any additional
				  uses will require the camper to pay the Septic Dump Pass Fee.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.14 - Reduced or Waiver of User Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Pursuant to R.I.
				  Gen. Laws §
										32-1-17, "Persons with
				  Disabilities."
1. No fee shall be charged to
				  any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles transporting
				  a non-driver with a disability, at any recreational facility owned and operated
				  by the State; provided, however, proper identification is presented as
				  prescribed by the Department of Environmental Management.
2. For the purpose of this section, "fees"
				  means all fees for parking, admittance, or other user fees for playing golf.
				  The term "fees" shall not include licensing fees, camping fees, picnic table
				  fees, or specialized facility use fees, including, but not limited to, fees for
				  the use of equestrian areas, performing arts centers, game fields, and mule
				  shed.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.15 - Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
The tables below include a list of fees for activities and
					 amenities provided at RIDEM properties. For rental fees associated with the
					 Eisenhower House located at Fort Adams State Park see §
										8.16(M)(10)
					 of this Part.
BEACH PARKING - DAILY PASSES
PASS TYPE
USAGE
WEEKDAY
WEEKEND/HOLIDAY
Resident
Per Vehicle
$6.00
$7.00
Resident Senior
Per Vehicle
$3.00
$3.50
Non-Resident
Per Vehicle
$12.00
$14.00
Non-Resident Senior
Per Vehicle
$6.00
$7.00
Bus
Per Vehicle
$40.00
$40.00
Resident
(Misquamicut State Beach)
Per Vehicle
$10.00
$15.00
Resident Senior (Misquamicut State Beach)
Per Vehicle
$5.00
$7.00
Non-Resident (Misquamicut State Beach)
Per Vehicle
$20.00
$30.00
Non-Resident Senior (Misquamicut State
								  Beach)
Per Vehicle
$10.00
$15.00
Bus (Misquamicut State Beach)
Per Vehicle
$50.00
$80.00
BEACH PARKING - SEASON PASSES
PASS TYPE
USAGE
PRICE
Resident
Per Vehicle
$30.00
Resident Senior
Per Vehicle
$15.00
Non-Resident
Per Vehicle
$60.00
Non-Resident Senior
Per Vehicle
$30.00
Bus
Per Vehicle
$40.00
CAMPING - DAILY SITE RESERVATIONS
SITE TYPE
RESIDENT
NON-RESIDENT
Tier 3
$18.00
$36.00
Tier 2
$24.00
$45.00
Tier 1
$28.00
$55.00
Primitive Cabins (No Water, Electric/Per
								  Site)
$50.00
$75.00
CAMPING PASSES
PASS TYPE
USAGE
RATE
Visitors Pass
Per Vehicle
$8.00
Second Car Pass
Per Vehicle
$12.00
Septic Dump Station - Burlingame State Campground
								  & Fisherman's Memorial Campground
Per Vehicle
$20.00
Showers
Per User
As Metered
GODDARD STATE PARK - ROUND OF GOLF
USER
WEEKDAY
WEEKEND/HOLIDAY
All Users
$15.00
$20.00
Age 65 & Older
$10.00
$12.00
Age 12 & Under
$10.00
$12.00
PARK FEES
FEE TYPE
USAGE
USER
LOCATION
RATE
Banquet Table
Per Table
All
All areas
$10.00
Chapel
3 Hours
All
Colt State Park
$50.00
Chapel
6 Hours
All
Colt State Park
$100.00
Equestrian Area**
Per Day
Per Group**
Goddard State Park
$30.00
Equestrian Area**
Per Season
Per Group**
Goddard State Park
$100.00
Field (Open)
Per Day
All
All areas
$20.00
Field (Little League Rental)
Per Season
All
Lincoln Woods State Park
$50.00
Mule Barn
Per Day
All
Fort Adams State Park
$300.00
Overnight Parking
Per Day
Residents
Fort Adams State Park
$10.00
Overnight Parking
Per Day
Non-Resident
Fort Adams State Park
$20.00
Overnight Parking
Per Season
Residents
Fort Adams State Park
$50.00
Overnight Parking
Per Season
Non-Resident
Fort Adams State Park
$100.00
Performing Arts Center
Per Day
All
Goddard State Park
$350.00
Picnic Table
Per Day
All
All Areas
$5.00
L1 Shelter*
Per Day
All
All Areas
$75.00
L2 Shelter*
Per Day
All
All Areas
$100.00
L3 Shelter*
Per Day
All
All Areas
$150.00
Showers
Per Use
All
Various Beaches
Metered
*L1 Shelters Include
Six (6) Picnic Tables with Rental
*L2 Shelters Include
Six (6) Picnic Tables & Play Field with
								  Rental
*L3 Shelters Include
Fifteen (15) Picnic Tables with Rental
**
Applies to groups with a special use
								  permit
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - State Parks › Section 250-RICR-100-00-8.16 - Area Specific Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Les Pawson
				  Loop in Lincoln Woods, shall have a one-way counterclockwise traffic pattern
				  with two (2) exceptions. When the gates across the road are closed, traffic
				  shall be two-way. That section of road, which lies between Twin River Road and
				  the North Parking Lot area, shall be two-way.
B. Commercial vehicles in excess of two and
				  one half (2 1/2) tons gross weight are prohibited on the highway running
				  through Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence, Dean Parkway in Cranston,
				  and Narragansett Parkway in Warwick, except by official written
				  permission.
C. Salty Brine State
				  Beach
1. The parking lot at Salty Brine State
				  Beach is for the use of State Beach patrons only. All vehicles using the lot
				  must fit within the designated parking spaces and cannot protrude or obstruct
				  any traffic within the parking lot.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.1 - Orange Clothing Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All users of
				  State Management Areas and designated Undeveloped State Parks must comply with
				  orange clothing requirements established in §
										7.23 of this
				  Subchapter.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.2 - Animals, including Horses and Dogs

Current through June 14, 2024
A. In the
				  Management Areas, persons may walk leashed dogs and domestic animals. The leash
				  shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25') in length with animal under control at
				  all times.
B. Dogs on State
				  Management Areas allowed only under the following Rules:
1. No dogs are allowed to be trained, run, or
				  exercised or be permitted to run at large on State Management Areas from March
				  15th to August 15th, inclusive, without written permission of the State Land
				  Management Council, except as otherwise provided in these
				  Regulations.
2. Walking of dogs on
				  a leash of not more than twenty-five feet (25') in length is permitted on roads
				  and trails only.
3. No dogs are
				  allowed on designated cross country ski trails.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.3 - Bicycles, Operator Propelled Vehicles

Current through June 14, 2024
A. During the
				  established small game and shotgun deer hunting seasons, the use of mountain
				  bikes is prohibited from the Arcadia Dog Training Area with the exception of
				  Thornley and Midway Trails and other RIDEM designated trails.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.4 - Boating, Mooring, and Boat Ramps

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All operations
				  of boats must be conducted in accordance with the regulations established in
				  Chapter 80 of this Title.
B.
				  Boating is prohibited within the impoundment created by the Great Swamp dike,
				  within the Great Swamp Management Area during the period September 1st through
				  March 31st annually except by licensed migratory bird hunters. All motors are
				  prohibited at all times.
C. Boats
				  are prohibited on the following ponds:
1.
				  Round Top Pond, Burrillville
2.
				  Little Round Top Pond, Burrillville
3. Peck Pond, Burrillville
4. Deep Pond, Arcadia (off Blitzkrieg Trail)
				  Exeter
5. Frosty Hollow Pond,
				  Exeter
6. Gristmill Pond,
				  Glocester
7. Carolina Trout Pond,
				  Richmond
8. Lower Roaring Brook
				  Pond, Richmond
9. A.L. Mowry Pond,
				  Smithfield
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.5 - Camping

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Camping in designated conservation
				  management areas is allowed with official written permission or through a
				  special use permit.
B. LeGrand
				  Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area
1. No person
				  may occupy Reynolds Horsemen's Area for more than a continuous four (4) day
				  period with a one (1) day minimum break prior to any re-occupancy, unless with
				  official written permission from the State's current reservation system at
https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/initiatives/special-use-and-event-policyprocess
.
2. Use of this area is limited to campers
				  with horses unless written permission from the Department is given.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.6 - Groups and Assembly

Current through June 14, 2024
A. A special use
				  permit is required for groups either organized, or assembled through
				  advertisement or social media, of ten (10) to seventy-five (75) people at
				  Public Reservations not under the jurisdiction of the Division of Parks amp;
				  Recreation. Permits are also needed for any scientific, research, educational
				  or volunteer activities regardless of number of people participating in
				  accordance with §
										7.16(H) of
				  this Subchapter and Part 60-00-4 of this Title. Special use applications should
				  be submitted using the State's current reservation system.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.7 - Hours of Operation

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Management
				  Areas are closed from one half (1/2) hour after sunset to one half (1/2) hour
				  before sunrise, except for fishing, hunting, launching and/or mooring of boats,
				  snowmobiling on established trails in Arcadia and George Washington-Pulaski
				  (See §
										9.10 of this Part), or as
				  provided by official written permit issued by the Director or his or her
				  authorized representative, or as otherwise provided under regulations
				  promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										32-2-4.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.8 - Hunting

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Hunting shall be conducted in accordance
				  with Fish and Wildlife regulations established in Part 60-00-9 of this Title
				  and all applicable state statutes.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.9 - Miscellaneous Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Closure of
				  Management Areas and/or roads and trails may occur if environmental conditions
				  warrant.
B. Wildlife Food Plots may
				  only be entered by walkers, hikers, hunters, and for the purpose of training
				  dogs. Entering Food Plots is prohibited between June 1st and August 15th,
				  except for the purpose of training dogs in designated areas.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.10 - Motorcycle Use in Arcadia Management Area

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Motorcycle
				  use is only allowed within designated areas of Arcadia Management Area subject
				  to conditions of §
										9.10 of this Part. Town and
				  State roads within the Arcadia Management Area which are not part of the
				  designated route may be used at any time provided all local and state motor
				  vehicle Regulations are adhered to. The designated trail for motorcycle use is
				  subject to change or correction by the RIDEM if conditions warrant. The
				  designated trail (18.9 miles total loop) for motorcycle use shall consist of
				  gravel roads and fire trails as delineated on the Arcadia Trail Map and
				  described as follows: Arcadia Road; Austin Farm Road; Brook Trail; Barber Road;
				  Blitzkrieg Trail; Bliven Trail; Frosty Hollow Road; Mt. Tom Road; Summit Road;
				  Old Ten Rod Road (White Church Trail).
B. Only street-legal registered motorcycles
				  operated by riders who hold a valid motorcycle operators license may use the
				  area. Operators must also maintain liability insurance according to Rhode
				  Island State Laws.
C. No riding
				  shall be allowed behind any gated gravel or fire trial unless said roads are
				  designated for motorcycle use. Motorcycles are not allowed on hiking trails and
				  single-track trails.
D. No new
				  motorcycle trails shall be cut, marked, or created within the Arcadia
				  Management Area.
E. Trails may be
				  periodically closed by RIDEM for use by motorcycles when habitat or natural
				  resource protection issues, weather, or road conditions warrant. Such
				  conditions may include but are not limited to: high/extreme fire danger,
				  seasonal muddy conditions, or times of year important to the life cycle of
				  target species known to occur on site. There shall be no motorcycle riding
				  beyond gated portions of the loop during March, April and before 1:00 p.m.
				  during May.
F. The speed limit on
				  the trail designated for motorcycle use shall be twenty-five (25) miles per
				  hour or as posted.
G. Use of
				  "trials" motorcycles in the Arcadia Management Area is covered under a separate
				  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Rhode Island Trials Club (RITC)
				  and RIDEM. The MOU designates the portion of Arcadia where trials riding can
				  occur and the time of year that use is permitted. The use of the Management
				  Area by RITC and the MOU will be evaluated by RIDEM on an annual basis to
				  determine if changes are necessary in order to protect the natural resources of
				  the Arcadia Management Area.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 9 - Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-9.12 - Area Specific Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Bay Islands
1. Camping in the Bay Islands is
				  prohibited.
2. From the period of
				  April 1st through August 15th annually the following areas are closed to entry:
				  Dyer Island, Hope Island and Gould Island. During this time period, no person
				  is allowed to enter these areas without official written permission from the
				  Director. During this time period, disturbing or molesting any nesting birds at
				  these areas are prohibited.
3. All
				  cats, dogs, and other domestic animals are prohibited at all times at Dutch
				  Island, Dyer Island, Gould Island, Hope Island, and Patience Island; except
				  that hunting dogs may be used at Hope Island while hunting small game or
				  migratory birds only during the open seasons set by the Department and hunting
				  dogs may be used at Patience Island while hunting migratory birds only during
				  the open seasons set by the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to establish
					 the procedures by which the Department of Environmental Management will
					 administer the 2000 Environmental Management Bonds.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are promulgated pursuant to
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-17.1, Department of Environmental Management, in
					 accordance with section 2000Pub. Law 55, Article 5, "2000 Environmental
					 Management Bonds" which authorizes the Department of Environmental Management
					 to administer Thirty-Four Million Dollars ($34,000,000.00) in state bonds
					 according to the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
					 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.3 - Allocation of Funding

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Funding under
				  the 2000 Environmental Management Bonds shall be allocated as follows:
1. State Projects - the Rhode Island
				  Department of Environmental Management shall administer Twelve Million One
				  Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,100,000.00) in FY 2002 - FY 2006 for land
				  acquisition programs.
a. State Land
				  Acquisition - Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,800,000.00) shall
				  be allocated for land acquisition protection which is consistent with the
				  "Greenways, Greenspace" element of the State Guide Plan and the Department of
				  Environmental Management "Land Protection Plan". The Department of
				  Environmental Management's Land Acquisition Committee and the State Properties
				  Committee shall approve projects funded under this section.
b. Agricultural Acquisition - Five Million
				  Dollars ($5,000,000.00) shall be allocated to the Agricultural Land
				  Preservation Commission, established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
												42-82-1, et.seq. Said funds shall
				  be expended by the Rhode Island Agricultural Land Preservation Commission for
				  the purchase of development rights to land having high agricultural value as
				  defined herein. The Agricultural Land Preservation Commission shall choose
				  eligible farms under their Operating Procedures adopted June 1983, as
				  amended.
c. Public Drinking Water
				  Protection Acquisition - One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
				  ($1,300,000.00) shall be allocated to the Rhode Island Water Resources Board
				  for the purchase of fee title, development rights and/or conservation easements
				  to land for the protection of public drinking water supplies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.4 - Applicability

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of these rules and regulations
					 shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the
					 purposes of state law, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.6 - Scheduling of Selection Rounds

Current through June 14, 2024
The Director shall schedule the number, frequency and
					 duration of local grant funding rounds consistent with the "State Capital
					 Budget Plan" and after consultation with the Rhode Island Recreation Resources
					 Review Committee and the Rhode Island Natural Heritage
					 Commission.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.7 - Applications

Current through June 14, 2024
Applications on forms approved by the Rhode Island
					 Recreation Resources Review Committee and the Rhode Island Natural Heritage
					 Commission, as applicable, shall be available on request from the Rhode Island
					 Department of Environmental Management, Division of Planning and Development,
					 235 Promenade Street, Room 320, Providence, RI 02908-5767 or from the DEM Web
					 Site at
http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/planning/grants/index.php
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.8 - Filing

Current through June 14, 2024
Applications must be filed within the prescribed period to
					 be established for each local grant funding round by the Department of
					 Environmental Management. Applications must be sent to the Department of
					 Environmental Management, Division of Planning and Development, 235 Promenade
					 Street, Room 320, Providence, RI 02908-5767.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.9 - Recording

Current through June 14, 2024
Applications will be accepted any business day during
					 regular work hours up to the filing deadline and shall be date and time stamped
					 upon receipt by the Department of Environmental Management.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.10 - Filing Deadline

Current through June 14, 2024
The Director shall set a filing deadline for receipt of
					 applications for each selection round. Applications received after the filing
					 deadline will not be considered for funding during that round and will be
					 returned to the applicant without prejudice. All filing deadlines will be
					 posted on the DEM Web Site.