Warwick

Warwick is a port city in Kent County, Rhode Island, and stretches along the western shore of Narragansett Bay across several coastal sections with beaches and waterfront areas. The municipality includes residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and maritime facilities connected by a network of main roads and smaller coastal routes.

Samuel Gorton founded the settlement in 1642 and created a new community outside Puritan control that later became part of the Providence Plantations. Over the centuries the city grew through shipbuilding, fishing, and textile industries before developing into a modern residential and service center.

Many residents spend their free time near the water and follow a local tradition of boating along the inlets and moorings that line the shore. Names like Rocky Point or Oakland Beach recall the early appeal this coastline held for people seeking recreation and fishing opportunities from across the region.

The coastal roads often offer pleasant views of the water but can become busy during summer when visitors head to the beaches. Most public parks and waterfront areas are accessible for walks and picnics, with parking available near the main attractions.

The Rocky Point Walkway follows the grounds of a former amusement park and preserves foundations and memorials of this recreational facility that drew visitors for over 150 years. Along the path, information panels recall the rides, music pavilions, and picnic areas that once filled the coastline.

Location: Kent County

Inception: 1642

Founders: Samuel Gorton

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Website: http://warwickri.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.71667,-71.41667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04