Lincoln Woods State Park facts for kids
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Olney Pond
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 Lincoln Woods State Park
Location in Rhode Island
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| Location | Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 627 acres (254 ha) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Established | 1908 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Governing body | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Lincoln Woods State Park |
Lincoln Woods State Park is a fun public park in Lincoln, Rhode Island. It covers about 627 acres (that's like 475 football fields!) and surrounds Olney Pond. You can find it about 4 miles northwest of Pawtucket. This park is famous for its huge rocks, which are called glacial boulders. Because of all these rocks, the land couldn't be used for farming or building, which helped keep it a beautiful natural area.
Park History
Lincoln Woods State Park was named after President Abraham Lincoln. The park officially started on February 12, 1909, which was 100 years after Abraham Lincoln was born. The state bought the land, including Quinsnicket Pond, in 1908.
Before the 1940s, many people called the park "Quinsnicket." This name sounded like an old Native American word and was often said to mean "The Domain of Many Rocks." However, "Quinsnicket" was actually a name made up by early white settlers. The true Native American name for this area was Caucaunjaivatchuck.
Things to Do at Lincoln Woods
Lincoln Woods State Park offers many exciting activities for visitors. You can enjoy a freshwater beach, perfect for swimming on a hot day. There are also lots of picnic areas where families and friends can gather.
If you love being active, you'll find many trails. These trails are great for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. In winter, you can even go snowmobiling! The park also has areas for boating, ice skating, and fishing. You can rent canoes and kayaks, and even take kayaking lessons.
The park is also well-known for bouldering. This is a type of rock climbing where you climb on large rocks or "boulders" without using ropes or harnesses. It's a challenging and fun way to explore the park's unique rocky terrain.
Images for kids
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Lincoln Woods State Park in 1974
