Waterman Pond Wildlife Refuge
Address: Waterman Hill Road, Coventry, RI (Parking lot is near the Plainfield Pike intersection)
Hours: Open sunrise to sunset
Acres: 28
Trails: 1 mile
Trail Difficulty: Moderate to challenging; trails can be rough, and get very muddy when wet.
Dogs are prohibited. Click here to learn why and review other trail guidelines.
Waterman Pond Wildlife Refuge boasts 28 acres of forest with a single, straight trail that leads to tranquil Sisson Pond. The pond and surrounding wetlands are home to beavers, minks and ducks.
Refuge Highlights
- Habitat: ponds, wetlands, forest
- Wildlife to watch for: beaver, mink, duck
- Birds commonly found: Wood Duck, Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Black-and-white Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Barred Owl
- Offerings: Birdwatching