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Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Food Pantries
Open to all Providence residents. Shop twice per month. Bring proof of address and photo ID. One shopper per household. No referrals needed.
When: Mon 2:00–5:00 PM; Tue & Wed 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
Providence · McAuley House · 622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 · Food Pantries
findhelp.org listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: free meals. Anyone can access. Open Monday�Friday 8:00 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
When: Monday�Friday breakfast 8:00�9:30 a.m.; lunch 11:15 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
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Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Food Pantries
Free groceries for Providence residents once every two weeks. No referral. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and bags. One shopper per household per visit.
When: Monday 2:00�5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m.�12:00 p.m.
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
East Providence · East Bay Community Action Program · 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 · Food Pantries
Supplemental food at no cost. Walk-in. Bring photo ID and complete a brief application. Serves East Providence, Bristol County, and Newport County residents. Bags helpful but not required.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30�4:30 p.m.
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Newport · East Bay Community Action Program · 19 Broadway, Newport, RI · Food Pantries
Jean E. Hicks Center pantry. Food at no cost. Photo ID and a short on-site application. Serves Newport County among EBCAP�s service area.
When: Monday 10:00 a.m.�2:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m.�2:00 p.m.
Listed on EBCAPLast verified:
Pawtucket · Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center · 75 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861 · Food Pantries
Food pantry. FreeFood.org lists those hours and says the pantry is closed the first week of every month. Call (401) 724-7170 before going.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00�11:30 a.m.; closed the first week of every month
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Fall River · Citizens for Citizens · 822 Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02723 · Food Pantries
Free groceries about once every 30 days while food is available. If the first Thursday is a holiday, the evening pantry moves to the second Thursday.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.�12:00 p.m.; first Thursday 5:00�7:00 p.m. for employed guests
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Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Food Pantries
Open to all Providence residents. Shop twice per month. Bring proof of address and photo ID. One shopper per household. No referrals needed.
When: Mon 2:00–5:00 PM; Tue & Wed 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
Providence · McAuley House · 622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 · Food Pantries
findhelp.org listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: free meals. Anyone can access. Open Monday�Friday 8:00 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
When: Monday�Friday breakfast 8:00�9:30 a.m.; lunch 11:15 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
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Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Food Pantries
Free groceries for Providence residents once every two weeks. No referral. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and bags. One shopper per household per visit.
When: Monday 2:00�5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m.�12:00 p.m.
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Child under 6 is free. Child 6�12, seniors 65+, and military with ID are $2. General admission $5.
When: Tuesday�Sunday 10:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m., last admission 3:30 p.m.
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Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · Stephen Hopkins House · 15 Hopkins St, Providence · Entertainment
Listed in the Providence Journal�s free-things guide. Open through November on Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. (later on full WaterFire nights) and Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round.
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. through November; Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round
Listed on The Providence JournalLast verified:
Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Food Pantries
Open to all Providence residents. Shop twice per month. Bring proof of address and photo ID. One shopper per household. No referrals needed.
When: Mon 2:00–5:00 PM; Tue & Wed 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
Providence · McAuley House · 622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 · Food Pantries
findhelp.org listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: free meals. Anyone can access. Open Monday�Friday 8:00 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
When: Monday�Friday breakfast 8:00�9:30 a.m.; lunch 11:15 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
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Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Food Pantries
Free groceries for Providence residents once every two weeks. No referral. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and bags. One shopper per household per visit.
When: Monday 2:00�5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m.�12:00 p.m.
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
East Providence · East Bay Community Action Program · 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 · Food Pantries
Supplemental food at no cost. Walk-in. Bring photo ID and complete a brief application. Serves East Providence, Bristol County, and Newport County residents. Bags helpful but not required.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30�4:30 p.m.
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Pawtucket · Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center · 75 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861 · Food Pantries
Food pantry. FreeFood.org lists those hours and says the pantry is closed the first week of every month. Call (401) 724-7170 before going.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00�11:30 a.m.; closed the first week of every month
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Fall River · Citizens for Citizens · 822 Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02723 · Food Pantries
Free groceries about once every 30 days while food is available. If the first Thursday is a holiday, the evening pantry moves to the second Thursday.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.�12:00 p.m.; first Thursday 5:00�7:00 p.m. for employed guests
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Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Child under 6 is free. Child 6�12, seniors 65+, and military with ID are $2. General admission $5.
When: Tuesday�Sunday 10:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m., last admission 3:30 p.m.
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Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · McAuley House · 622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 · Food Pantries
findhelp.org listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: free meals. Anyone can access. Open Monday�Friday 8:00 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
When: Monday�Friday breakfast 8:00�9:30 a.m.; lunch 11:15 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
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East Providence · East Bay Community Action Program · 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915 · Food Pantries
Supplemental food at no cost. Walk-in. Bring photo ID and complete a brief application. Serves East Providence, Bristol County, and Newport County residents. Bags helpful but not required.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30�4:30 p.m.
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Newport · East Bay Community Action Program · 19 Broadway, Newport, RI · Food Pantries
Jean E. Hicks Center pantry. Food at no cost. Photo ID and a short on-site application. Serves Newport County among EBCAP�s service area.
When: Monday 10:00 a.m.�2:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m.�2:00 p.m.
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Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Child under 6 is free. Child 6�12, seniors 65+, and military with ID are $2. General admission $5.
When: Tuesday�Sunday 10:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m., last admission 3:30 p.m.
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Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · McAuley House · 622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 · Food Pantries
findhelp.org listing reviewed Oct 16, 2026: free meals. Anyone can access. Open Monday�Friday 8:00 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
When: Monday�Friday breakfast 8:00�9:30 a.m.; lunch 11:15 a.m.�1:00 p.m.
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Pawtucket · Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center · 75 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861 · Food Pantries
Food pantry. FreeFood.org lists those hours and says the pantry is closed the first week of every month. Call (401) 724-7170 before going.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00�11:30 a.m.; closed the first week of every month
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Fall River · Citizens for Citizens · 822 Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02723 · Food Pantries
Free groceries about once every 30 days while food is available. If the first Thursday is a holiday, the evening pantry moves to the second Thursday.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.�12:00 p.m.; first Thursday 5:00�7:00 p.m. for employed guests
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Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 134 Mathewson Street, Providence · Food Pantries
Sit-down hot dinner. All are welcome. No ID or paperwork required.
When: Fridays, doors 3:00 p.m., dinner until 5:00 p.m.
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Child under 6 is free. Child 6�12, seniors 65+, and military with ID are $2. General admission $5.
When: Tuesday�Sunday 10:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m., last admission 3:30 p.m.
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Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · Stephen Hopkins House · 15 Hopkins St, Providence · Entertainment
Listed in the Providence Journal�s free-things guide. Open through November on Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. (later on full WaterFire nights) and Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round.
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. through November; Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round
Listed on The Providence JournalLast verified:
Providence · Roger Williams Park venues · 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Providence residents get free admission every first Saturday at Roger Williams Park venues, including the Botanical Center and the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, with proof of residence. Providence Public Schools also get free Botanical Center admission.
When: First Saturday of each month
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Warwick · Warwick Mall · 400 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 · Shopping
Shop local small businesses, crafters, and bakers. Admission and parking are free.
When: Nov. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.�4 p.m.; Nov. 15, 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Listed on Kids Out and About ProvidenceLast verified:
Warwick · Warwick Mall · 400 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 · Kids & Family
Family marketplace with local vendors, Santa, music, dance, and kids� activities. Admission and parking are free.
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.�4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Listed on Kids Out and About ProvidenceLast verified:
Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Child under 6 is free. Child 6�12, seniors 65+, and military with ID are $2. General admission $5.
When: Tuesday�Sunday 10:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m., last admission 3:30 p.m.
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Providence · Providence Place · One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Kids & Family
Family Halloween afternoon with trick-or-treating, magic, and Halloween fun. Posted for October 31, 2026, 2�4 p.m.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:00�4:00 p.m.
Source: Providence PlaceLast verified:
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Warwick · Warwick Mall · 400 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 · Shopping
Shop local small businesses, crafters, and bakers. Admission and parking are free.
When: Nov. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.�4 p.m.; Nov. 15, 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Listed on Kids Out and About ProvidenceLast verified:
Warwick · Warwick Mall · 400 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 · Kids & Family
Family marketplace with local vendors, Santa, music, dance, and kids� activities. Admission and parking are free.
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.�4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Listed on Kids Out and About ProvidenceLast verified:
Providence · Roger Williams Park Botanical Center · Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence · Kids & Family
Child under 6 is free. Child 6�12, seniors 65+, and military with ID are $2. General admission $5.
When: Tuesday�Sunday 10:00 a.m.�4:00 p.m., last admission 3:30 p.m.
Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:
Providence · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations in Providence metro · Fast Food
New Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Welcome Reward: choose a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. Redeemable once, via the app, within 14 days of issuance, while supplies last. Free account required. Participating U.S. locations.
When: Ongoing
Source: Taco BellLast verified:
Providence · Roger Williams Park Zoo / Museum of Natural History / Botanical Center · 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI · Events
Free admission to Zoo, Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, and Botanical Center for City of Providence residents with proof of residency.
When: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Listed on Roger Williams Park ConservancyLast verified:
Providence · RISD Museum · 20 North Main Street, Providence, RI · Entertainment
Admission free Thursdays 5–8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free for members and youth 18 and under at all times.
When: Thursdays 5:00–8:00 PM; Sundays 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Providence · WaterFire Providence · Downtown Providence riverfront · Entertainment
Providence Journal free-things guide: full and partial lightings along the rivers are a free public art event with music and fire. Check waterfire.org for the next date.
When: April through December on scheduled lighting nights
Listed on The Providence JournalLast verified:
Providence · AARP Foundation · Participating Tax-Aide sites in Providence metro · Bills & Assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation at sites nationwide.
When: Tax season
Source: AARP FoundationLast verified:
Providence · Benefits.gov · Nationwide in Providence metro · Bills & Assistance
Official U.S. government benefits finder for assistance programs including utility and phone discounts.
When: Ongoing
Source: Benefits.govLast verified:
Providence · RIPTA · RIPTA buses across the metro · Kids & Family
Children under five ride free when accompanied by an adult, limit of three children per adult. Regular cash fare is otherwise $2.
When: All rides when accompanied by an adult
Source: RIPTALast verified:
Providence · Chipotle · Participating U.S. Chipotle restaurants in Providence metro · Birthday Freebies
Chipotle Rewards members choose one free birthday reward during their birthday month: chips, guac, queso or a drink. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
Source: ChipotleLast verified:
Newport · Cliff Walk · Memorial Boulevard at Easton's Beach to Bellevue Avenue · Parks & Outdoors
Cliff Walk is free and open to the public, sunrise to sunset. A section between Narragansett Avenue and Webster Street is detoured. Metered parking is $2/hour May 1�Oct 31 and free Nov 1�April 30.
When: Daily, sunrise to sunset
Listed on Discover NewportLast verified:
Bristol · Colt State Park · Colt State Park, Bristol, RI · Parks & Outdoors
Visit Rhode Island�s free-activities page names Colt State Park for scenic water views, walks, bike rides, and picnics.
When: Park grounds open for walks, bikes, and picnics
Listed on Visit Rhode IslandLast verified:
Providence · Crumbl · Participating Crumbl bakeries in Providence metro · Birthday Freebies
Crumbl Rewards members at Silver status or higher (500 Crumbs earned in the year) get a free single dessert voucher to use on their birthday. Not available at the base level, so it takes prior purchases to qualify.
When: Ongoing
Source: CrumblLast verified:
Providence · Orangetheory Fitness · 563 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904 · Fitness
Free Class offer is for first-time visitors and local residents 18 and older. Ages 14 and up may join if special conditions are met. Casual-visit price is listed around $35 and varies. Participating studios; conditions apply.
When: First visit, by studio schedule
Source: Orangetheory FitnessLast verified:
Providence · Providence Place · One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903 · Shopping
Posted garage rates: 0�2 hours free, then 2�5 hours $2, 5�8 hours $15. Lost ticket $25.
When: Garage open 24/7; mall hours vary
Source: Providence PlaceLast verified:
Providence · Providence Parks · Providence parks, indoor and outdoor sites · Fitness
Fitness in the Parks provides free, all-ages, all-abilities fitness year-round, indoors and outdoors.
When: Year-round
Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:
Lincoln · Lincoln Woods State Park · 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865 · Parks & Outdoors
America�s State Parks guide: admission to Lincoln Woods is free. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, and Olney Pond access; no overnight camping.
When: Open year-round
Listed on America's State ParksLast verified:
Providence · Better Lives Rhode Island · 134 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI · Food Pantries
Full hot meal in a safe setting. Everyone is welcome. Additional services like health screenings often available.
When: Doors open 3:00 PM, dinner until 5:00 PM
Source: Better Lives Rhode IslandLast verified:
Riverside (East Providence area) · Good Neighbors · 55 Turner Ave, Riverside, RI 02915 (entrance on Dorr Ave) · Food Pantries
Hot meals weekday and grocery pantry distribution. Serves the community with dignity.
When: Kitchen: Mon–Thu 11–1, Fri 9:30–1; Pantry: Wed 9–12, 3rd Tue 5–7, last Sat 10–12
Source: Good Neighbors RILast verified:
Providence · Internal Revenue Service · Online at IRS.gov in Providence metro · Bills & Assistance
File federal taxes free with IRS partner software if your adjusted gross income is $89,000 or less.
When: During filing season
Listed on IRSLast verified:
Providence · IRS VITA · Participating VITA sites in Providence metro · Bills & Assistance
Free basic income-tax return preparation for qualified individuals at IRS VITA sites.
When: Tax season
Source: IRSLast verified:
Providence · RIPTA · Photo ID Office, Kennedy Plaza, Providence · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
Qualifying low-income seniors age 65+ and low-income people with disabilities can travel free for two years with a Valid All Day photo ID. 2026 photo ID bus passes cost $10 and are valid for two years.
When: Valid all day for two years once approved
Source: RIPTALast verified:
Providence · Providence Children's Museum · 100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903 · Kids & Family
Neighborhood Health Plan of RI health insurance cardholders receive free admission with card.
When: Open 7 days, 9:30 a.m.�4:30 p.m.
Source: Providence Children's MuseumLast verified:
Warwick · Goddard Memorial State Park · 1095 Ives Road, Warwick, RI 02818 · Parks & Outdoors
RI State Parks: there are no fees to access beaches within state parks. Warwick�s park page says entrance fees are no longer charged at Rhode Island state parks. Pavilion rentals still cost during the reservation season.
When: Year-round park access; lifeguards seasonal when staffed
Listed on Rhode Island State ParksLast verified:
Providence · Nothing Bundt Cakes · Participating Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in Providence metro · Birthday Freebies
Bundtastic Rewards members (free to join) get a free Bundtlet for their birthday, plus a welcome gift when they join.
When: Ongoing
Source: Nothing Bundt CakesLast verified:
Newport · Ocean Drive · Ocean Drive, Newport · Parks & Outdoors
Discover Newport�s free-things list includes the about 10-mile Ocean Drive coastline route starting off Bellevue Avenue.
When: Public roadway, open for scenic driving and walking
Listed on Discover NewportLast verified:
Warwick · Rhode Island State Parks beaches · State beaches including Goddard and other RI DEM beaches · Parks & Outdoors
Guide citing RI park rules: all state parks are free to enter year-round. After October 1, beach parking is free. In-season beach parking is charged.
When: October 1�March 31
Listed on America's State ParksLast verified: