# Colt State Park Winter Narragansett Bay Shoreline Walk & Paved Bike Loop > Place to go for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Colt State Park, Route 114 (Hope St), Bristol, RI 02809 - Ages: All ages (Paved pathways ideal for strollers, tricycles, and multi-generational family strolls) - Price: Free admission and free parking year-round - Organizer: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Official page: https://riparks.ri.gov/parks/colt-state-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/colt-state-park-winter-narragansett-bay-shoreline-walk-and-paved-bike--listing-bb57d64ff1fc1d17d776cab8 ## About Often celebrated as the 'gem' of the Rhode Island State Parks system, Colt State Park covers 464 sprawling acres on Poppasquash Neck along the open waters of Narragansett Bay in historic Bristol. In winter, this park transforms into a peaceful seaside sanctuary with four miles of smooth paved, vehicular-free multi-use trails curving along the stone shoreline seawall, open salt marshes, and manicured lawns. Families can walk along the bay watching winter sea ducks, kite fliers, and offshore sailboats, or take children to see the historic stone horse barns, open pastures, and scenic bridges crossing Mill Gut pond. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Miles of wide, flat paved trails make this one of Rhode Island's premier stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible coastal parks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Plentiful seaside stone and wooden benches, covered picnic shelters, and accessible heated restrooms open year-round near park headquarters. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from toddlers learning to ride balance bikes on paved loops to grandparents taking scenic shoreline walks. • Sensory Tips: Open sky, soothing waves lapping against the seawall, and gentle ocean air; bring a warm windbreaker for coastal strolls. ## Similar picks in Providence - [Colt State Park Thanksgiving Narragansett Bay Shoreline Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/colt-state-park-thanksgiving-narragansett-bay-shoreline-stroll--listing-d0fc30c3f6a7b26df7d04f01) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Colt State Park, Bristol · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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