Collier Point Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

41º48'43.49" N    71º24'6.41" W   See this location in: Google Maps   Map Server   Acme Maps

This is a site for launching boats from trailers. Boat ramps can normally be used to launch canoes and kayaks but please do your best to keep the boat ramp clear for boat trailers.

Comments & Overview:

This site is currently closed because the bulkhead, pilings and riprap were damaged when the Russian submarine that was on display here sank. The owners, Dominion Energy, have said that they intended to repair and reopen the site, but at this time there is no date set for when that work will be completed.

If you plan to paddle down the bay or if you are paddling up the bay this is not the best site to start from or end at because you have to go past the Port of Providence, which is frequented by large commercial vessels. Bold Point Park, on the other side of the Providence River, in East Providence is a good alternative. Collier Point Park is a suitable launching site for going up the Providence River to Waterplace Park and the Woonasquatucket River, but if there is a brisk wind blowing the South Water Street Landing is better. This boat launch is heavily used for launching trailered boats so if you are launching hand carried boats do your best to keep the ramp open for trailered boats.

This site provides access to the following water bodies: Providence River.

Location:

Town: Providence

Nearest Town Center: Providence

Driving Landmarks: This boat launch is under the new I-195 "I-Way" bridge over the Providence River. The entrance is off Allens Ave. right in the area where the new section of Interstate 195 is being built. Coming from the North on I-95, take exit 19, Eddy St. Turn right onto Eddy St and go to the next corner. Turn right onto Allens Ave. (Rt 1A). Go south to Henderson St (Russian sub sign). The launch is at the end of Henderson St. in the same lot as the Russian Submarine Museum. Coming from the south on Rt 95, take Exit 18 (there is no exit 19 from south) and get on Allens Ave. (Rt 1A) and go north to Hendersen St. (Russian sub sign). The launch is at the end of Henderson St.

Access & Waters:

Water 'Features' At Site: estuary, ocean/bay

Note: Because one boat launch can access, say, both a lake and a river or both the upstream and downstream portions of a river, not all paddling trips at a given site will necessarily encounter all of the features listed.

Type of Access: Boat ramp

ADA Accessible Boat Launch? no

Shoreline: This is a hard surface boat ramp with docks and floats on both sides of the ramp. The adjacent shoreline is a tall bulkhead that provides no access to the water.

Float/Dock: low float or dock

Parking:

Parking: parking lot, 15 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? no

Nearby Amenities:

Public Restrooms: There is usually a Porta-Potty at this site. Otherwise, this site is near downtown Providence so restrooms are not far away, but it is far enough that most people probably would not want to walk to find a restroom.

Sources for More Information:

Other Guidebooks: Site 1 in Ed Mullen's book "Kayaking Narragansett Bay"

Website: Mike Krabach's kayak access website

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