Where To Find Flowers This Spring in Rhode Island

Spring in Rhode Island offers many colorful displays of flower to check out. Whether you’re looking to find daffodils, tulips, or cherry blossoms, this state has you covered. In this list, you’ll find both free and paid spots to check out for your spring adventures.

The Cliff Walk

If you’re going to go to the Cliff Walk to see the daffodils, my tip is to get there early. I got there first thing in the morning and I pretty much had the area all to myself. I recommend parking by the 40 Steps. Last year, I went a little too late and a lot of the daffodils had started to turn brown…I recommend keeping an eye on bloom reports to keep this from happening to you. The daffodils are free to visit, but you will need to pay for parking.
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Blithewold Gardens & Arboretum

Blithewold Gardens & Arboretum features thousands of daffodils on the 33-accre estate during the spring. In addition to the daffodils, you’ll also find some beautiful cherry blossoms by the pond. During your visit, you’ll be able to do a self-guided tour of the manor on the property, which was built in 1906. You will need to get admission to visit the gardens. This is a popular event, so I recommend buying tickets ahead of time on their website.

Roger Williams Park

The Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Park features beautiful cherry trees of different varieties. Even without the trees, this spot is absolutely beautifully landscaped with ponds, bridges, and walkways through the garden. This garden is completely free to visit and it’s a favorite among photographers. To see more flowers and plants, you can also visit the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, which is New England’s largest glasshouse display garden. However, the botanical center does require tickets.

Dunlap Wheeler Park

Dunlap Wheeler Park in Middletown, Rhode Island is a seaside park that features a large display of daffodils. There are various benches to enjoy ocean views within the park while being surrounded by bright daffodils. Parking is limited here, but it is free to visit.

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

Wicked Tulips used to have two locations in Rhode Island, but this year they have moved to one larger farm in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Wicked Tulips hosts the largest u-pick tulips in New England. It’s a great spot to stroll through a large field of flowers and pick your own tulips. Their fields offer a large variety of tulips. Tickets are required to visit and you will need to buy them ahead of time on their website.

Ballard Park

Ballard Park is a park off the beaten path in Newport that has daffodils in a beautiful natural setting. You’ll have to make a short hike to the field where the daffodils are. When we went, we parked on Hazard Road and we had to hike down to the field where the daffodils were. However, it looked like you might be able to also access the park from Brenton Road, which would be a flat, easy walk to the flowers. What I loved most about this spot was that it felt more natural instead of like a manicured garden. This park is free to visit.

Wilcox Park

Wilcox Park in the heart of Westerly, Rhode Island features an array of blooms in the spring. You’ll find daffodils, cherry blossoms, dogwoods, and tulips. Other features of this park include a pond, a fountain, and some statues. It’s a great spot to go for a walk or sit back and read a book on a spring day.
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