Geographically speakingSouth Kingstown is the second largest town in Rhode Island but was historically very sparsely populated. The land was more valuable for raising livestock and produce to help feed the population of the growing state. Modern day South Kingstown is now more heavily populated, and very valuable in helping to feed the minds of the next generation: it is home to the University of Rhode Island. The town is celebrating its 300th year anniversary February 25th 2023.
Residents enjoy beaches along 10 miles of coastline. East Matunuck State Beach and South Kingstown Town Beach attract visitors from far and wide in the summer months. South Kingstown is also home to the state’s 4th largest bike path at 7.8 miles long. It is a rail to trail conversion project that broke ground in 2000.
The public schools in South Kingstown are above average. Residents enjoy hiking opportunities in area parks, trails maintained by the South Kingstown Land Trust, and in a 787 acre wildlife refuge: Trustom Pond Wildlife Refuge. The parks and recreation department was created in 1939 and offers over 1,000 programs every year and manages a large park system that includes an in-line skating facility and a skateboard park. The 7,700 seat Thomas M. Ryan Center was built in 2000 and opened its doors in 2002. The arena is home to the University of Rhode Island basketball and a host of other culturally significant events.
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