Boston Kayaker

On Greenwich Cove and Greenwich Bay - in East Greenwich RI


Rating: One-and-a-Half Stars - On this route, you will see plenty of boats parked at the cove and was a pleasant site. The Goddard State Park has plenty of picnic area with benches and barbecue pits. Kayak trip can be combined with a family outing and swimming at the public beach north of the launch.

  Put in at park ramp on Ives Road
  in East Greenwich RI.
Paddle to Chepinwoxet Point and
  Greenwich Bay then return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 3.5 miles
Goddard Memorial
  State Park
  Alternate put in at Compton Ave.
  ramp in East Greenwich RI.
Greenwich Cove Marina Public beach and
  picnic area
Narragansett Bay
  Kayak Rentals

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources:
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Goddard State Park Launch
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: East Greenwich Municipal Boat Ramp
RI Parks: Goddard Memorial State Park
RI Parks: Goddard Memorial State Park Map
RI Parks: Goddard Memorial State Park Map (cached copy)
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The sign at the northern entrance to Goddard Memorial State Park in East Greenwich RI.
Trip date is July 2012.


The southern entrance to Goddard Memorial State Park.


Launch parking lot in the state park.


At the boat launch in Goddard Memorial State Park.





Just launched on Greenwich Cove in East Greenwich RI.


Looking across to the other side of the bay.



























































Speed boat.











Wavy . . .




















Chepinawoxet Point across the bay.


The bigger ocean . . .

















Taking picture of the Acela Express.


Acela Express.


Looking at this double-hulled boat.


A double-hulled ship. Cool!


The western side of the cove marina.









Three seagulls on three poles.















































The public beach at Goddard Memorial State Park.