# Norman Bird Sanctuary > Place to go for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Welcome Center & trails open daily 9am–5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. - Where: Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842 - Ages: Children (3-18 yrs) $3; under 3 free - Price: Trail fees: Adults $7; Senior/Military $6; Students with ID $3; Children (3-18 yrs) $3; Under 3 free; Members free - Schedule: Welcome Center & trails open daily 9am–5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. - Organizer: Norman Bird Sanctuary - Official page: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E164191&id=624 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 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 Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), 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/norman-bird-sanctuary--listing-eecced3fd36dfc4086849e28 ## About More than 300 acres of varied habitats with 6 miles of hiking trails near Third Beach in Middletown, including a Universally Accessible Trail built to ADA standards for visitors using mobility devices. Inside, the Curiosity Lab is a hands-on STEAM space with exploration stations for children and adults. Every visitor checks in at the Welcome Center before hiking. Dogs and other pets, bikes, kites, drones, jogging and collecting are not allowed on the property; bike racks are next to the Welcome Center. 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