Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.16 - Other Recreational RegulationsA. The playing of golf or the driving of golf balls is permitted only in the designated areas at designated times.B. Bicycles, mountain bikes, and horses shall only be used on designated trails and roads for said use.C. Horses, bicycles, or motorcycles are prohibited in streams, rivers, or bodies of water except at designated crossings (trails and roads). Exceptions are granted to hikers, fishermen, boaters, hunters, and swimmers using official designated areas in an appropriate manner.D. Washing of vehicles, bicycles, or animals is prohibited in any natural body of water or on a Public Reservation.E. The feeding of all wildlife, migratory waterfowl, or any feral animal is prohibited within any Public Reservation.F. Rock climbing is permitted at Public Reservations except at Fort Wetherill State Park and in Jamestown. Any individual participating in rock climbing activities must sign a release and an approved waiver of liability form prior to commencement of any rock-climbing activity. Organized groups of any size must obtain a Special Use Permit from the applicable Division and all members of the group must sign a release and waiver of liability form. If the organized group is being sponsored by a commercial entity, the sponsor must provide evidence of the issuance of liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) naming the State of Rhode Island as an additional insured at the time of the submittal of its an application for a Special Use Permit.G. Tampering with, breaching, or manipulating fencing at Public Reservations is prohibited.H. Per the Rules and Regulations Governing Collector's Permits, Part 60-00-4 of this Title, a collector's permit is required for the collecting, taking, handling, and or possession of any species of wild animal for purposes of scientific study or management, carrying out scientific experiments, or cultivation projects. A Special Use Permit is required for activities permitted by a Scientific Collector's Permit that take place or occur on Public Reservations.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-7.16
Adopted effective 6/28/2023
Amended effective 5/30/2024