Great Road Open Space Preservation
Lincoln, Rhode Island

[ photograph by Taintor & Associates Inc. ]

The Town of Lincoln, in conjunction with various state and federal agencies, has been proactively planning for the preservation of Great Road for several years. By purchasing land, conservation restrictions, and development rights in the areas of Butterfly Pond, the Chase Farm, the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, the Hearthside property, Moffet Mill, and the Smith Farm, the town will permanently protect some of the features that are critical to the road’s historic and agricultural character.

In August, 2002, the Town will complete its Gateway park project, which will link many of the properties that border Great Road’s northern edge with walking/bicycling trails. In addition, a parking area near the Eleazer Arnold House will provide a much-needed amenity for visitors to this open space system. Enclosed with a split rail fence and planted with crab apple trees, blueberry bushes, hydrangeas, and other native plants, it is designed to complement the historic landscape.

Contact:

Al Ranaldi, Town Planner
401.333.8433