Colt State Park is a gorgeous public open space spanning 464 acres along Poppasquash Neck, located on land once owned by famed industrialist Samuel P. Colt. The charming park is a major section of the National Register of Historic Places-listed Poppasquash Farms Historic District and is located along the popular East Bay Bike Path. Several preserved structures from Colt's former estate are showcased throughout the park, including a pair of life-sized bull statues that stand on the park's Hope Street entrance. Hiking and cycling trails are offered at the park, along with a skate park, boat ramps, day-use picnic sites, an observation tower, and the open-air Chapel by the Sea facility. Each year, the park hosts the city's annual Fourth of July festivities and fireworks.

Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809, Phone: 401-253-7482

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