Lincoln Woods State Park covered bridge entrance - Lincoln, Rhode IslandLincoln Woods State Park is a beautiful Rhode Island state park located just a short drive from Providence (~20min). Summer activities at Lincoln Woods include: hiking, jogging, fishing, picnicking, and swimming at the beach.

This is a beautiful park to take a walk around. The park is filled with beautiful tall, old trees. The paved walking/jogging path runs about 2.5 miles long, which makes it an exercise hotspot – walking, biking, running, etc…

Tunnel of trees at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Walking loop at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

The views of Onley Pond along the walk are absolutely beautiful. Take a look at these gorgeous pictures!

beautiful lake views at lincoln woods blog

Scenic bridge across the pond at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Pond views at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island
There really weren’t any marked hiking trails that went through the woods, rather just a few shorter trails. Here are a few pictures inside the woods…

Hiking views at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Hiking trail scenic views at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

There are lots of big rocks located within the park, which make great photograph opportunities or climbing opportunities for others!

Boulder at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Mike on a boulder at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Scenic rocks at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

The beach seemed to be the hot spot on a warm summer’s day…

Beach at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

A few gorgeous pictures of the sun shining through the trees…
Sun cascading through the trees at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Sun glimmering through the trees at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

If you don’t feel like exercising or swimming, relaxing and taking in the gorgeous views is another option. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables scattered throughout the park complete with beautiful views…

Scenic views at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Lincoln Woods offers an on site Kayak school called the Eastern Mountain sports kayak school. I wouldn’t mind returning for a early morning kayak trip as the combination of calm waters and beautiful scenery would make for a fantastic trip.

Lincoln Woods State Park
Park Map
Address: 2 Manchester Print Works Rd. Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865