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Tillinghast Place

From April 1–October 31 the grounds and parking area are open from dawn to dusk and from November 1–March 31 they are open 7 am–4 pm.

Tillinghast Place parking is accessible by RISD ID to current RISD faculty, staff and students. Walk-on access is permitted by any member of the community.

Take note that local law enforcement monitors streets surrounding the grounds and will issue tickets for illegally parked vehicles.

Use of internal grounds can be requested by RISD faculty and staff via 25Live at schedule.risd.edu.

For summer camp information, contact RISD Continuing Education at 401 454-6200.

RISD Alumni are permitted walk-on access to visit Tillinghast Place and utilize the beach. More details can be found here.

Alumni may direct any questions to the Alumni Relations office by calling 401-709-8585 or emailing alumni@risd.edu.

For anyone looking to host an event at TIllinghast Place that is not affiliated with a RISD Department, please fill out our External Inquiry Form.

Property rules:

  • Property is open from dawn to dusk.
  • Any vehicles not removed by dusk will be removed from the premises.
  • All dogs must be leashed.
  • No bonfires, grills or other open flames are permitted.