# Snake Den State Park Winter Farmstead & Woodland Trail Stroll > Place to go for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Snake Den State Park, 232 Waldron Ave, Johnston, RI 02919 - Ages: All ages (Main farm road is gentle and wide; forest trails have mild incline and natural roots) - Price: Free admission and free parking year-round - Organizer: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Official page: https://riparks.ri.gov/parks/snake-den-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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), 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/snake-den-state-park-winter-farmstead-and-woodland-trail-stroll--listing-eb47c439e68b5c2364eeca8f ## About Encompassing 1,000 acres of protected woodland, historic farmlands, and rocky pastures in Johnston, Snake Den State Park offers an authentic glimpse into Rhode Island's agrarian heritage and undisturbed winter wilderness. The park surrounds the working historic Dame Farm, established in the early 1800s, where traditional stone walls, rustic barns, and open fields evoke early New England countryside charm. Families can stroll along gentle, wide dirt farm roads and forested loop trails winding through stands of oak, hemlock, and beech trees. In snowy winter conditions, the gentle topography provides wonderful opportunities for family snowshoeing, winter birding, and discovering wildlife tracks left by deer, red foxes, and wild turkeys. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The main unpaved farm lanes are wide and firm, suitable for rugged, all-terrain strollers; narrower woodland loops are best tackled with baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Peaceful stone walls and wooden farmstead gates offer rustic resting spots; note that restrooms are primitive portable toilets near the trailhead. • Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages; younger children will appreciate the open farm fields and stone walls, while older kids enjoy searching for animal tracks. • Sensory Tips: Deep, restorative woodland silence with crisp country air; virtually zero urban traffic noise makes it an exceptionally calming natural getaway. ## Similar picks in Providence - [Slater Memorial Park Winter Daggett Farm & Ten Mile River Trail](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/slater-memorial-park-winter-daggett-farm-and-ten-mile-river-trail--listing-1155b038d9729ae41a43b2cd) — Open on its own schedule · Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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