It’s summertime at the Quonset Business Park - by Steven J. King

The Quonset Business Park is home to more than 250 companies and 14,800 people working across nearly every sector of the economy, but the park is much more than the region’s leading economic engine.

Quonset offers an array of outdoor amenities that are available to employees, our neighbors and visitors alike. Hundreds of acres across the business park are dedicated to recreation, ensuring that open space along the coast is available to everyone.

With several months of beautiful New England weather left to enjoy, now is the perfect time to come explore.

• Quonset beaches – Enjoy the sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay from Quonset’s four impressive beaches: Blue Beach, Compass Rose Beach, Spink’s Neck Beach, and Calf Pasture Point Beach. Each beach features its own unique scenery, providing some of the best views that the Ocean State has to offer.

• Quonset bike paths – The park features two tranquil bike paths: the Quonset bike path and the North Kingstown bike path. The paved paths are 2.5 and 1.3 miles long, respectively, and take travelers out to Quonset’s serene Calf Pasture Point nature area. 

• North Kingstown Golf Course – the town golf course is one of the best public golf facilities in the state. Its classic layout was designed by Walter Johnson, an associate of famed golf course designer Donald Ross. It has been recognized by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America as one of the finest former military golf courses in the country.

• Rhode Island Fast Ferry – Whether you are headed to Martha’s Vineyard or want to get an up-close look at the lighthouses on Narragansett Bay, there is no better way to do it then heading out from our Rhode Island Fast Ferry location.

• Allen Harbor Marina – Located in the northeast corner of the Park, the town of North Kingstown owns and operates the naturally sheltered harbor, which has exceptional views of the Bay. The marina includes 83 moorings, over 100 slips and a public boat ramp.

• History at your fingertips – Quonset features several historical and cultural venues, including the Seabee Memorial Park, which houses examples of the unit’s world-famous Quonset huts. Plus, the stone for the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was cut right here at Quonset!

• Wide World of Indoor Sports – The indoor sports facility provides a state-of-the-art training facility for all ages and abilities. The facility boasts five indoor turf fields, allowing it to host a variety of sports year-round. Wide World of Indoor Sports’ adult leagues are a fun way for employees and community members to stay active. 

Whether you’re seeking a quiet beach day or an afternoon on the golf course, there’s something for everyone at Quonset Business Park.

Steven J. King, PE, is the managing director of the Quonset Development Corp., North Kingstown, R.I.