Comments on: 100 things to do with your kids in Rhode Island

By: Anisa

Anisa — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:43:56 +0000

Rhode Island is great place to be for families. Depending on what you are looking for – urban/rural/suburban – there are many great neighborhoods. We are an urban family and live in the city on the East Side near the colleges, walking distance to parks, shops, library, etc. We love it. Families also love the West Side of the city although the city recently closed one of the public elementary schools which is unfortunate. Plenty of private schools to pick from as well as some charter schools (although lotteries can be tough). For more rural feel – Wakefield is a lovely area. More suburban – people love Barrington and East Greenwich for their community and schools.

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By: Pat Sabatino

Pat Sabatino — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:56:47 +0000

My wife and I left the NY area in 2003 and moved to RI and it has been even better than we could have ever expected. Where to live depends on your situation. We live in Narragansett and love it the best. We are 12 minutes to Newport, we hop on the ferry regularly for day trips to Block Island and we have awesome beaches. Narragansett also has a really excellent school system and great family activities are all around us. I can work from anywhere, but if you had to commute to Providence it might be a bit much. And you need to move into a neighborhood with year round residents, not renters to avoid the URI student parties and the summer renters. It is awesome here and I would never consider moving back to NY (said by a proud NYC native).

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:40:17 +0000

Considering a move to RI (from NY) and THRILLED to see its such a kid-centric state! Seemingly loads to do! Any thoughts on neighborhoods/towns in which to hang our hats?

By: Anisa Raoof

Anisa Raoof — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:35:49 +0000

Thanks for adding to the list Christa! Great places. And I cannot believe I had left Allie’s donuts off the list to begin with!

By: Christa

Christa — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:32:59 +0000

What a great list, thanks so much Anisa!
I would also add Davis Farmland (for the little ones) and Davis Mega Maze (for older kids) located in Sterling MA. And when we head to the beach my kids love to get a donut from Allie’s along the way in N. Kingstown.

By: Anisa Raoof

Anisa Raoof — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:29:09 +0000

Sarah – Thanks for adding the WW I Memorial Park in Plainville. Sound great.

Jeff – I love the Capron Park Zoo. Perfect size for kids – does not seem so overwheleming!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:24:57 +0000

World war I memorial park in Plainville MA!!! Awesome park with a feeding zoo, and many different animals, one huge playground, and smaller baby playground,a giant sand box that made to look like the beach with a big sail boat for little kids, a butterfly garden, several sprinklers (flower, and cat n nine tails) a giant Unicorn to sit on and the largest slide I have ever seen, that slides right into the butterfly garden! all for FREE!!!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:31:48 +0000

My kids and I went to the Capron Park Zoo this week. Located 20 minutes outside Providence in Attleboro, it’s super easy to get to, it’s affordable ($7 for adults, free under 3) and it offers lots of varied activities. The zoo section is a bit small, but well considered and it doesn’t wear the kids out walking around it. Additionally, the new water park/sprinkler section is super and the playground is sizable. Check it at http://www.capronparkzoo.com.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:55:11 +0000

could also go to the east coast’s one and only butterfly zoo in Tiverton, or climb historic Fort Barton and look out over the Sakonnet River and be able to see 7 different towns (Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Bristol, Warren and Tiverton and sometimes Jamestown and Providence too)! All in one view!

By: Dina

Dina — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:29:52 +0000

Thanks for a great list. I will share it with a Mothers of Twins Group. I would add car shows! I know they aren’t the best for little kids, but they can appreciate the many types of antique cars around and appreciate the music too!