Overlooking Narragansett Bay from the east side of Warwick Neck, Rocky Point Amusement Park was an iconic Rhode Island destination for nearly 150 years. According to Renee Moussally, a RI Real Estate Services Realtor and decades-long Warwick local, the park drew crowds of locals and out-of-staters for flume rides, Ferris wheels, chowder, clambakes and more. “You name it, if it was ‘New England,’ we had it there.” Rocky Point Amusement Park was shuttered in 1995 but reopened in 2014 as a state park. “It’s stunning, and very family-oriented. They feature movies there at night for both kids and adults; some people do yoga there; we’ll have food trucks come. It is still a big adventure, even though it’s no longer an amusement park,” Moussally says. And the surrounding Rocky Point neighborhood? “It’s a hidden gem. No one knows about it unless they’re already familiar with the area. But there’s plenty to do, waterfront access and our schools rank highly – it’s beautiful.”
The Rocky Point neighborhood is set between Rocky Point Park and Warwick Neck Avenue.
Narragansett Bay is in your backyard at Rocky Point and Conimicut Point.
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Beachy New England homes
Several of Rocky Point's hilly residential streets dead-end at the bay; homes on the neighborhood’s east side typically have private waterfront access. They’re also at a higher risk for flooding during storm surges. The risk is only slightly elevated, though, given that most properties slope down eastward, directing runoff toward the waterfront and preventing standing water. Construction here began in the mid-1800s, around the time Rocky Point Amusement Park opened in 1847, but it’s rare to find a home built prior to 1900 now. Architectural styles represent most decades between the early 20th and 21st centuries, from cedar shingle-clad National cottages to Queen Annes and Victorian Revivals. Even a few split-level, Contemporary and ranch-style homes are dotted here and there. Prices start at about $325,000 and can go up to $1.5 million, depending a little on age and condition but largely on view and waterfront access.
Rising high above its neighbors this new construction in Roky Point has a commanding view.
A modern take on the saltbox style home in the Rocky Point neighborhood is exemplary.
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Rocky Point State Park and Narragansett Bay waterfront access galore
The neighborhood’s namesake state park sprawls over 120 acres of the coast, featuring a sandy beach, a fishing pier and miles of multiuse trails. It hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from summer concerts with food trucks and local vendors to outdoor movie screenings and Cars & Coffee get-togethers for vintage/specialty car lovers. Rocky Point State Park is also home to the historic Arch sculpture, which made its debut at the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, New York.
Compass Realtor Stefanie Carr, who has a decade of local real estate experience, says that the community’s proximity to Narragansett Bay outside the state park is one of its biggest draws, too. “Warwick is pretty huge and spread out, but you do have these coastal neighborhoods built around coves. You go from an industrial feel to seeing marinas and boat slips.” On the east side of Rocky Point, just north of the state park, there are public boat access points at the end of Priscilla and Ogden avenues. At the opposite end of Priscilla Avenue, DelGiudice Memorial Park offers dryland activities, from a playground shaded by oak trees to a baseball field and a basketball court. On the west side of Warwick Neck, Winstead’s Marina and Harbor Lights Marina & Pool Club feature waterfront access to Warwick Cove. Warwick Country Club overlooks the southernmost point of Warwick Neck. The private club was established in 1924 and offered yachting until a hurricane took out the dock, boat slips and boathouse in 1944. Today, it has several racquet sports courts and an Olympic-sized outdoor pool, not to mention the 18-hole Donald Ross golf course and private beach area.
Rocky Point Park is the crown jewel of the largest city in the state.
An abandoned ride from the old amusement park at Rocky Point State Park is a look to the past.
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Warwick Public Schools, highly rated private high school
The Warwick Public Schools district serves students here. Many go to Warwick Neck Elementary, Veterans Middle and Pilgrim High School. Warwick Neck Elementary receives a B-minus grade from Niche, while Veterans Middle earns a C-plus and Pilgrim High gets a B. Pilgrim offers a Pathway Endorsement program that allows students to concentrate their studies in specific fields, such as biotechnology and visual arts. In the Lifesaver: EMT CTE Pathway Program, high schoolers are trained to be certified Emergency Medical Technicians by learning techniques for first aid and CPR/AED administration.
Saint Kevin School is a private, Catholic school for kids between preschool and eighth grade. The co-ed institution is not rated by Niche. Bishop Hendricken High School, a private, Catholic school for boys between ninth and 12th grades, gets an A. It’s also No. 3 on Niche’s list of the best Catholic high schools in Rhode Island.
Locals enjoy Pilgrim High School for it's convenient location and high quality staff.
Bishop Hendricken High School hosts a standout Niche rating of A.
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Everyday essentials on Airport Road
For groceries, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace is less than 5 miles north. The regional chain is on Airport Road, around the corner from the Gateway Plaza shopping center. Moussally observes that this part of Warwick can get busy, given that it’s the center of most of the city’s shopping. There are auto repair shops and hair/nail salons, along with a Walgreens and a UPS store. Imperial Ceramics is a locally owned pottery shop. Nearby, Nick & Joan’s Place has been a popular family-owned diner since 1984, known for its classic American fare and specializing in ham carved off the bone. There’s a smattering of national chain eateries here, too, from Dunkin’ to Starbucks. Closer to Rocky Point, across from the state park, there’s Bottom Line Bar & Grill. The casual eatery serves coastal New England fare, like clam chowder or dough boy pizza. “We also have fresh blueberry picking right before Rocky Point State Park,” Moussally says, referring to Rocky Point Farm. The family-owned farm does pick-your-own highbush blueberries in July and the farm shop sells pawpaws and pumpkins when in season, too. The Halloween Pumpkin Walk meanders through the 9-acre property in the fall. A not-terribly scary kid-friendly event, the stroller-accessible trail is lined with 300 candle-lit, hand-carved pumpkins, tiki torches and living statues handing out treats. The family-owned farm also hosts an annual pumpkin carving contest in October.
Fill up your pantry with goodies from Stop & Shop in Rocky Point, RI.
Dave's Marketplace at Hoxie is your premier shopping option in Rocky Point.
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Quick commuting from Warwick Neck
Providence is about 14 miles north of Rocky Point, a drive that takes about 40 minutes in light traffic. To get there, locals head north on Warwick Neck Avenue till it turns into Warwick Avenue, then hang a left on Airport Road heading west toward Interstate 95. The interstate is a little more than 7 miles northeast, past the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, known locally as RIPTA, provides bus service throughout the region. There are stops lining Warwick Neck Avenue, within half a mile west of most homes in Rocky Point.
Catch a local RIPTA ride in the Rocky Point neighborhood, RI.
The RIPTA bus awaits passengers from the Rocky Point neighborhood at Warwick Neck Avenue.
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Crime
Rocky Point's CAP Index crime score is 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Oakland Beach Skateboard Park
Rocky Point Park
Bayside Dog Park
DelGiudice Memorial Park Playground
John C. DelGiudice Memorial Park
Kimberly A. Trudeu Field
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
12 min drive
Bus
Warwick Neck Before Crossroad
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rocky Point
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rocky Point, Warwick sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rocky Point, Warwick over the last 12 months is $524,450, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
949
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,571
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,596
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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