Warwick City Guide

United States

Warwick City Guide

Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island is a quiet coastal city with a suburban feel. It has plenty of parks, beaches, and family spots. Providence is close by for city visits, but Warwick itself is more laid-back.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Good
6

Food options are varied with local seafood and international choices. Vegetarian options are generally available. Late-night food is limited to fast food and diners.

Local Dishes:
Clam chowder, Seafood
International Cuisine:
Italian, Asian, American
Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Limited
4

Nightlife exists but is quiet compared to bigger cities.

Coffee Culture
Good
6

Growing coffee scene with several cafés offering Wi-Fi and a range of brews.

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Tipping
Required
18%

Tipping is expected in line with US standards, usually 15-20% in restaurants and for services.

Top Attractions
Rocky Point State Park
Park
Historic amusement park site with views over Narragansett Bay.
Goddard Memorial State Park
Park
Large park with beaches, trails, and golf course.
Oakland Beach
Beach
Sandy beach area with nearby restaurants.
Conimicut Point
Beach
Beach and lighthouse views.
Warwick Museum of Art
Museum
Local art museum showcasing regional artists.
Pontiac Mills
History
Historic mill site.
SIM Cards

SIM cards can be bought at AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and electronics stores. eSIM is widely supported. ID is needed for post-paid plans.

Available at:
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Electronics retailers
Recommended Apps
Google Maps(Navigation)
Yelp(Reviews)
Uber/Lyft(Transport)
DoorDash/Grubhub/Uber Eats(Food Delivery)
AllTrails(Outdoors)
Weather apps(Weather)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Good
7

Generally clean with typical suburban maintenance.

24/7 Services
Limited
4

Limited 24/7 services. Some pharmacies and convenience stores open late. Emergency rooms open always. Few late-night clinics.

Groceries
Stop & Shop
Dave's Fresh Marketplace
Shaw's

Major supermarkets like Stop & Shop and Shaw's are common. Farmers' markets run seasonally. International products are available but limited locally.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Most places accept cards. You usually don't need cash here.

ATMs

ATMs are common at banks, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Out-of-network fees usually cost $2.50 to $5.00 per withdrawal.

Schools
Local only

Warwick has public and private schools. No notable international schools were highlighted.

Available Schools:
Warwick Public Schools

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Good
Cafe Namaste
Free Wi-Fi and quiet space.
Cafe Tempo Coffee House
Local cafe with Wi-Fi.
The Coffee Grinder
Popular coffee spot with Wi-Fi.
Ritual Cafe
Comfortable environment for work.
Red White & Brew Coffeehouse
Casual coffee shop with internet.
Alternatives:
Warwick Public Library
Quiet with Wi-Fi for remote work.
Hotel lobbies
Wi-Fi and seating for quiet work.
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
2

Limited digital nomad community and few coworking spaces locally.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Excellent
8

Many parks and green spaces with shaded walking and running trails.

Running
Good
7

Good running routes in parks and residential areas; generally safe and well-maintained.

Gyms
Available

Several gyms are available across the city.

Available Gyms:
Planet Fitness (1222 Warwick Ave)
Anytime Fitness (Warwick)
LA Fitness (1500 Bald Hill Road)
The Edge Fitness Clubs (1350 Bald Hill Rd)
Fitness Adventure RI (2515 Warwick Ave)
Tennis
Good
7

Many public and private courts, mostly hard courts, with coaching available.

Padel
Poor
0

Padel facilities are not common in Warwick.

Yoga
Good
6

Yoga studios and classes are available, such as at Cortes BJJ.

Martial Arts
Good
6

Several schools teach karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, and more with English-speaking instructors.

Skiing
Poor
1

No local skiing; nearest ski areas are in neighboring states.

Water Sports
Good
6

Kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming are popular during warm months.

Surfing
Poor
1

Bay beaches have little to no surf.

Diving
Poor
2

Not known for diving; water visibility is limited.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Excellent
8

Hospitals and clinics have English-speaking staff. Quality is good with mostly private providers. Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens are common.

Hospitals:
Lifespan affiliated hospitals
Care New England facilities
Thundermist Health Center
Pharmacies:
CVS
Walgreens
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water is safe to drink in Warwick.

Common Scams
Phone scams impersonating utilities or officials, Mystery shopper and IRS scams, Real estate fraud including crypto-linked scams, Scam listings using deepfake technology

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Excellent
8

Family-friendly with parks, beaches, and kids' attractions like trampoline parks and playgrounds.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Good
7

Rhode Island is generally accepting; most LGBTQ+ venues are in nearby Providence.

Pet Friendly
Good
7

Many parks allow pets, with off-leash areas available. Veterinary services are common.

Communities
r/RhodeIsland (Online)
Warwick RI Community Facebook (Social Media)
City of Warwick Official Website (Official)
Visit Warwick RI (Tourism)

Quick Facts

Population
82,823
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Power is mostly reliable but can go out during storms and hurricanes.

Beach Access
Available

Warwick has 39 miles of coastline with calm beaches ideal for swimming and families.

Languages
English(91.5%)
Spanish(4.5%)
Other Indo-European languages(2%)
Asian languages(2%)
Emergency
911
Emergency Services

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
1
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
1

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Extreme heat
July, August
Hot and humid summers are common.
Winter storms
December, January, February, March
Snow and ice occur throughout winter.
Coastal storms
August, September, October
Hurricanes and tropical storms are a risk in late summer and fall.

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