Kent County YMCA
Offers family swim and gym hours daily in addition to free childcare in the newly renovated Kids Gym. Workout, swims, air bounce, board games, blocks, video games, books and hundreds of new toys available. Those interested in the wide array of classes at the YMCA from water exercise to pilates should consider a family membership.
Warwick provides a number of fun activities for both residents and visitors to participate in throughout the year. There are many events and places to be noted.
Golf
Warwick Country Club
Warwick Country Club 394 Narragansett Bay Ave., Phone: 401 737-9878. An 18-hole, private course which offers breath taking views of both Narragansett and East Greenwich Bay. It has a great facility complete with practice areas, multiple clay and hard top tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
Valley Country Club
Valley Country Club 251 New London Ave., Phone: 401 821-1115. Valley is a championship course with 18 breath-taking holes to challenge a golfer at any level. Although it is a private course, they are constantly offering deals for members to bring in people from the outside. A perfect mix of difficulty and ease, Valley will provide you with an incredibly enjoyable golf experience. Greens Fees M-F:18 holes- $50, 9-holes- $25 and Weekends/Holidays: 18-holes- $60, 9-holes $30.
Events and places
Conimicuit Beach
Off of west shore rd., conimicuit beach offers a relaxing view and small park. in the summer a lemonade truck is a constant sight, and so are families flying kites, children in the playground and couples watching the sunset from one of the many benches overlooking the ocean.
Morris Farm and Greenhouses
Founded in 1915,this 43 acre farm is an oasis in bustling suburbia. Morris Farm offers seasonal activities ranging from holiday decoration making in December to hayrides and a corn maze in October and also hosts school tours, birthday parties. Lines form at the farm stand which sells fresh, local produce. Locals often leave it up to Mrs. Morris to make their holiday pies and side dishes.
Goddard Memorial State Park Beach
1095 ives road, +1 401-884-2010. (http://www.riparks.com/go...). in addition to sun bathing, the goddard memorial state park beach also features swimming, surfing, boogie boarding and other water sports. the golf course features a nine-hole course which is open to the public. the park also provides hiking trails, an equestrian show area, bird watching activities and a performing arts center.
Warwick Cove
Wharf road. boating is one of the most popular activities in the summer in warwick, since the city is set along 39 miles of coast. in warwick cove, sailors can pilot their own crafts, rent one, or take instructions. fishing for both marine and freshwater fish is also very popular here.
Annual Indoor Powwow
The warwick annual indoor powwow showcases traditional costumes, dances and foods of the native people who first populated the region.
Warwick Heritage Trail
The warwick heritage trail provides numerous routes for sightseers to follow throughout the state. the trail runs from upper narragansett bay to the western hills of rhode island, and includes numerous historical sites along the way.
Gaspee Days Festival
The gaspee days festival is held over memorial day weekend. it celebrates the history of warwickâs colonial villages and features an arts and crafts fair, costume contests, a golf scramble, fireworks, and a reenactment of the burning of the gaspee. there is also an essay contest, proclamation ceremony, colonial encampment, road race, parade and raffle.
Summer Concert Series
+1 401-738-2000 x6504. the summer concert series features a variety of artists. the events are held at various parks in warwick on wednesday nights from mid-june to mid-august.
Buckeye Brook Marsh and Pine Tree Preserve
Draper avenue. the buckeye brook empties freshwater into the southwestern end of mill cove, creating a large salt marsh. the brook houses herring, mute swans and herons. the pine tree preserve borders the salt march.
Warwick City Park/Buttonwoods Beach
Asylum rd., +1 401-738-2000 x6404. the 126-acre beaches of buttonwoods once hosted parties in the 1800s that popularized new england clambakes. today the park features bike paths, nature trails, open fields, and sandy beaches. in addition, there is a dog park with separate sections for large and small dogs.
Kayak Regatta
The kayak regatta is held in pawtuxet usually in mid-june at the aspray boat house. it is meant to commemorate the colonial longboats rowing down the river to attack the gaspee. prizes are awarded in many categories.
Mickey Stevens Sports Complex
975 sandy lane, +1 738-2000-0173. the mickey stevens sports complex features two bocce courts, two basketball courts, six tennis courts, a baseball field, an indoor pool, and a jogging track. two indoor ice rinks for year-round skating, except for a few weeks each year when a dog show is hosted.