Recreational Activities
Block Island Parasail
Address: Old Harbor Dock, Block Island, RI
Block Island Parasail & Water Sports has since 1989 offered a variety of fun-filled entertainment for the entire family. Soar above Block Island’s pristine waters aboard the state-of-the-art Parasail boat. It’s a great way to see the island and get out on the water with friends and family. Or try a wet and fun banana boat ride! Large groups are welcome. Reservations made in person or call for more details.
Located on the Old Harbor Dock.
Website: biparasail.com
Phone: (401) 864-2474
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockislandparasail/?igshid=1kff6gxb0lnl0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Block-Island-Parasail-Inc-124532620707/
Block Island Yoga
Address: 22 Spring Street Block Island, RI
Since 1996, Susan has initiated hundreds of individuals into the transformative experience of yoga by creating a welcoming atmosphere based on the Kripalu tradition of compassion and self-acceptance.
Gwendolyn Alker will now be teaching the summer classes. Susan Littlefield will continue to lead restorative yoga retreats around New England including online.
Block Island Yoga will be without a permanent space for Summer 2025.
Please stay tuned as we try to find a new home for our longstanding community.
Website: www.blockislandyoga.com
Phone: (347) 581-7577
Email: ga41@nyu.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlockIslandYoga/
Pickleball
Address Ball O'Brien Park Summer: West Side Rd Block Island, RI
Address School Gym Fall/Winter: 15 High Street Block Island, RI
The pickleball craze has hit Block Island. Played with a paddle on a court, Pickle-ball is a cross between badminton, tennis, and ping-pong. All Skill levels are invited to play. Equipment will be provided. Fall/Winter: School Gym. Spring/Summer: Ball O'Brien Park. Ages 16+
Novice-Beginner program: Sundays 1-4pm, Tuesdays 8-10pm
Beginner program: Sundays 4-6pm
Advanced Program: Thursdays 8:30-10pm
Website: https://www.newshorehamri.gov/333/Programs
Phone: 401-466-3223
Email: dsniffen@newshorehamri.gov
Pond & Beyond Kayak
Address: 216 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI
We are located on the Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) property.
Reservations are required, please.
Pond and Beyond offers rentals, tours, and basic instruction via Kayak. Also, upon request, other beyond the pond adventures such as hiking, bird watching, and snorkeling. So come kayak with us on the largely undeveloped 900 acre Great Salt Pond. whether you are a neophyte, expert or somewhere in between there is water waiting for you to enjoy.
Daily eco-tours, kid programs, family tours, groups, full moon paddle, sunset paddle, women only. Instruction for beginners. Tour reservations recommended.
Offering; 1 to 2 hour eco tours. Eco family adventures that can be 2 to 4 hours.
Eco tours / adventures include land based hiking / beach strolled / ecology, swimming / etc.
Phone: (401) 578-2773
Website: www.Pondandbeyondkayak.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PondandBeyondKayakBlockIsland/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pondandbeyondkayak/
Rustic Rides Horseback Riding
Address: West Side Road, Block Island, RI
We will pick you at the Block Island Visitor Center and bring you right to the trails. Plan a sunset ride right on the beach! Guided trail rides around the west side of the island. Ponies for the kids are available, too.
Please, call for reservations.
Phone: (401) 466-5060
Email: rusticrideshorsefarm@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rusticrideshorsefarm/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rusticrideshorsefarm/?igshid=spsjvo3nmw6t
The Nature Conservancy on Block Island
In 1991, The Nature Conservancy named Block Island one of 12 “Last Great Places” in the western hemisphere. This special designation highlights the island’s abundance of rare plants and animals and the community’s unique support for conservation. The Nature Conservancy set up a permanent field office on the island soon after, affirming our long-term commitment to protecting the nature of Block Island. The Block Island Program maintains over 2,000 acres of habitat, offers hands-on discovery programs, and supports groundbreaking scientific research in the Great Salt Pond. For all of this, we thank our supporters and partners -- many of whom have been with us since the very beginning -- for their generosity, trust, and vision for Block Island.
Address: 352 High Street, Block Island, RI
Website: http://www.nature.org
Phone: (401) 466-2129
Email: cherring@tnc.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nature_org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natureconservancyrhodeisland/