Rec Centers, Parks, Zoos & Museums

Audubon offers a broad array of programs, classes, camps, and special events throughout the year for people of all ages. Families, retirees, school groups, scouts, garden clubs and many more enjoy discovering the natural world with Audubon. A variety of activities are available in several locations throughout the state.

• Hiking Trails
• Nature Programs Information
• Nature and Aquarium Center located in Bristol RI Information
• Summer Camps (ages 2-13) and Jr. Camp Counselor Program Information
• Volunteer opportunities

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is an independent, not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to statewide environmental education, conservation and advocacy. Established in 1897, it is the oldest environmental organization in the state.

A voice in statewide ecological issues, the Society actively fulfills its environmental stewardship through preservation and protection of Rhode Island's natural heritage.

North Providence Location

• Youth Prevention Services
• Employment & Training
• Senior and Disabled Adult Program
• Health Center

Family Care Community Partnership FCCP

Education, Employment & Training for youth and adults link

Basic Needs Assistance Food and Fuel

Rental Housing Assistance link

Senior and Disabled Adults Programs link 

Health Center link

We offer programs to assist with all aspects of life including health, behavioral health services, dental/oral health, adult and early childhood education, employment and training, housing, emergency services, nutrition, energy and conservation, youth opportunity and prevention programs, and senior services.

Multiple locations link

Johnston main office, North Providence, North Kingstown, Charlestown, North Providence, Pascoag, Wakefield, Westerly.

Additional lead agencies for the Family Care Community Partnership 

Community Care Alliance Northern Rhode Island

Communities for People East Urban Core

Family Service West Urban Core

Child and Family East Bay

Tri-County Community Action Kent/Washington County

DEDICATED TIME FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Through our Sensory Sensitive Sundays program we’re able to offer families a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience. Our sensory-friendly events also include a trained and caring staff to ensure each guest has a safe, fun-filled visit. 

Participating locations will open two hours early on the first Sunday of the month to offer a sensory-friendly experience for families. 

• Accessible Playground
• Hall Rental

The imPOSSIBLE DREAM Playground, Rhode Island's first integrated playground, offers an environment that is play friendly for children of all physical abilities.

Open April through October, 10:00 to 3:00  Sunday through Saturday, closed holiday's and holiday weekends.

we offer a clean, safe and happy playground for all children.

Our instructors have training based on the industry standards set by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Several of our instructors have advanced certifications in various specialties including Adaptive, Freestyle, and Children. Private lessons are available for all ages including for children as young as 3* through adults.

Therapeutic Dance Class

Registration for 2021 Summer ZooCamp is OPEN and space is limited.  Explore more information on our Summer Adventures and Conservation Heroes ZooCamps below!

ZooCamp

Contact ZooCamp Director, Beth Capporelli in the education department at 783-5310 ext 394 for any questions you may have.

Carousel Village offers Sensory-Friendly Days on the first Tuesday of every month from April through August. They invite those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore and enjoy Carousel Village.

https://www.rwpzoo.org/carousel-village-special-events

Email gsales@rwpzoo.org or call 401-467-0150 for questions.

ZooCamp is an inclusive experience that welcomes and supports children of all abilities.

Variety of programs for all ages. See website for additional details [https://www.campmark7.org/programs]

Located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York, Camp Mark Seven, is a peaceful, welcoming retreat with a vast array of life-affirming educational, recreational and spiritual programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA/CODA individuals. CM7, established in 1982, is home to outdoor and waterfront activities such as mountain hiking, kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Fun, adventure, safety, and great camaraderie in ASL are our passion for the campers.

Our program is unique and has left a lasting impression on each and every camper and staffer. With campers and participants from all 50 states and several countries, we value full communication access at CM7.

Accessibility at Rhode Island State Parks link

Disability Passes are valid at the following Locations:

•  Charlestown Breachway State Beach
•  East Beach State Beach
•  East Matunuck State Beach
•  Goddard State Golf Course (Not Valid for Golf Cart Rental)
•  Misquamicut State Beach
•  Roger Wheeler State Beach
•  Salty Brine State Beach
•  Scarborough North & South State
  Beach

Rhode Island State Parks & Recreation is a division of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Managements (DEM) Bureau of Natural Resources. The Bureau protects, manages, restores, and promotes the state’s wide array of historic parks, beaches, recreational facilities, and green spaces.

Rhode Island State Law 32-1-17: No *fee shall be charged to any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles transporting a non-driver with a disability at any recreational facility owned by the state, provided, however, proper identification is presented as prescribed by the Department of Environmental
Management.

*"fees" shall include all fees for parking, admittance, or other user-fees for playing golf. The term "fees" shall not include licensing fees; camping fees, picnic table fees or specialized facility use fees, including, but not limited to fees for the use of equestrian areas, performing art centers, game fields and mule
shed.

See website for information on programs.

Launch Trampoline has sensory sensitive hours that provides a quieter, private time where it is open exclusively to jumpers with special needs, along with their families. 

Sensory hours provide a quieter, toned-down jumping experience for those with special needs. 

Occurs on the second Sunday of every month from 8:30am-10:00am.

Instruction

Group Events

After-school and weekend programs for youth 

Outdoor Climbing link

ROCK SPOT CLIMBING has been owned and operated by local business partners,
Lary Norin & Nadav Minkin since 1998.

All of our facilities feature world-class climbing, a welcoming environment
and friendly climbing communities.

Our dream is to provide accessible and inclusive climbing opportunities
for all ages and ability levels.

Multiple facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

See Peacedale and Providence MHP Directory entries for additional information.

Group Events

After-school and weekend programs for youth

Instruction

Climbing Wall Instructor Course link

ROCK SPOT CLIMBING has been owned and operated by local business partners,
Lary Norin & Nadav Minkin since 1998.

All of our facilities feature world-class climbing, a welcoming environment
and friendly climbing communities.

Our dream is to provide accessible and inclusive climbing opportunities
for all ages and ability levels.

Multiple facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

See Lincoln and Providence MHP Directory entries for additional information.

This location features a form of climbing called bouldering, where our route setters create body movement puzzles known as “problems” that are set closer to the ground, but offer a stronger focus on community and training.

Bouldering link

Youth Sessions

Homeschool

Groups

Outdoor Camps age 10+

ROCK SPOT CLIMBING has been owned and operated by local business partners,
Lary Norin & Nadav Minkin since 1998.

All of our facilities feature world-class climbing, a welcoming environment
and friendly climbing communities.

Our dream is to provide accessible and inclusive climbing opportunities
for all ages and ability levels.

Multiple facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

See Lincoln and Peacedale MHP Directory entries for additional information.

Free but patrons will need to pay for food/beverage and tokens. 

See link for information on Warwick location.

DEDICATED TIME FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM & SPECIAL NEEDS

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Through our Sensory Sensitive Sundays program we’re able to offer families a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience. Our sensory-friendly events also include a trained and caring staff to ensure each guest has a safe, fun-filled visit. 

Participating locations will open two hours early on the first Sunday of the month to offer a sensory-friendly experience for families. 

The Sarah Jane McCullough Handicapped Play Area–190 Kingstown Road  This playground with equipment from Landscape Structures Inc has poured-in-place safety surfacing and a variety of play panels, overhead events and ramps. In addition, a Sway Fun® glider and Elevated Sand Table provide sensory-rich experiences.   The playground consultant for this playground was O’Brien & Sons.

Hasbro Boundless™ Playground

Located in the Roger Williams Park Carousel Village; left of the Carousel Village Café.

 The colorful, fully enclosed playground with a Mr. Potato Head who greets children of all ages as they enter the park, now boasts a toddler area, slides, drums, play panels throughout the labyrinth of walkways, swings, slides and climbing structures.   Children with physical disabilities can enjoy at least 70% of the play activities without having to leave their support equipment behind.   The equipment from Play & Park Structures is designed to be sensory rich and developmentally appropriate so children with all types of abilities can laugh, play and grow together.  

There is also a 3,500 square foot sensory garden which houses over 500 plants.   Visitors learn about horticulture and the natural world through plants that have different textures, scents and colors.

Indoor play space

• Classes
• Birthday parties
• Events

HOURS
Monday 9:30-2
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 9:30-2
Thursday 9:30-2
Friday 9:30-2
Saturday 10-1
Sunday CLOSED

Provides a theme park designed for individuals with special needs. A 25-acre park that serves those with special needs, their families, friends, caregivers and the public at large. Morgan’s Wonderland is a place where “kids” of all ages and abilities can have fun.

Provides information about locations and programs at various national parks.

NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on physical activity, health promotion, and disability, serving persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disability across the lifespan. website features a variety of resources and services which can benefit all ages and populations.