slides: Rocky Point: A Look Back

The Front Gate

"What can you say about the iconic front gate of Rocky Point!"

Aerial View

"This is an aerial view of the Park, prior to the construction of the Flume and the Corkscrew."

The Pool

"This aerial is a great view of the salt water pool."

The Crowds

The memorable crowds of Rocky Point, season after season. Thousands of RIers spent some of their most memorable days and nights here.

Baseball Grounds

This vintage postcard shows the bright green infield of Rocky Point's baseball field. "Rocky Point was famous for its baseball games. Its claim to fame: Babe Ruth's ground rule triple while playing for the Providence Grays."

Shore Hall

What Rhode Island didn't have at least one meal at the famous Shore Dinner Hall at Rocky Point?

Clam Cakes

"In the World's Largest Shore Dinner Hall, clam cakes were one of the items that made Rocky Point Park famous throughout New England."

The Meal

"The classic All-you-can-eat spread at Rocky Point Park included clam cakes and red chowder, but you could also add a lobster or quahogs, mussels, or clams.

Rocky Point was also famous for its traditional New England Clam bakes!"

Celebrities

"'Mr. Rocky Point' Conrad Ferla was the General Manager of the Shore Dinner Hall for many years. Buddy Cianci held many political rallies & events at Rocky Point's Palladium."