The 482-acre Grills Preserve has more than 2½ miles of frontage on the Pawcatuck River. It consists of extensive fresh water wetlands, and extensive lagoon, upland forest, and a high hill with exposed bedrock and extensive scenic views. The property was purchased from Richard and Michael Grills in November 2003. Funding is expected from the RI Department of Environmental Management, the Nature Conservancy, the Lattner Foundation and other sources. Location: between the Pawcatuck River and the Amtrak railroad tracks, and between Route 91/216 and McGowan Brook flowing into the River from the State-owned Newton Marsh. There is an extensive trail system, beginning at the public parking area at the end of Bowling Lane. Approximately 6 miles of trails cover the preserve, including a cross country loop that is used by the Westerly High School and Middle School teams.

Go on I-95 N to Rhode Island
Take exit 1 for RI-3 toward Hopkinton/Westerly 0.2 mi
Turn left onto RI-3 S/Main St/Nooseneck Hill Rd 1.7 mi
Turn left onto RI-216 S/Ashaway Rd 1.4 mi
Slight left to stay on RI-216 S/Ashaway Rd 0.9 mi
Turn right onto RI-216 S/RI-91 W/Alton Bradford Rd
Continue to follow RI-216 S/RI-91 W 0.5 mi
Slight right onto Main St 482 ft
Take the 1st right onto Bowling Lane / Douglas Park
Continue to follow Bowling Lane for 0.7 mi