Please note the following change to our field entrance!
Our launch site is located on the University of Rhode Island property at Peckham Farm in West Kingston, Rhode Island. If you haven’t recently attended a RIMRA launch, our field location and entrance changed in 2022. We will be using the same field in 2023. However, there is always a possibility that our location on the URI property may change, depending upon the university’s utilization and maintenance of its fields. We will notify everyone of any changes in advance.
Most importantly, DO NOT enter the field from the Peckham Farm Road entrance on Rt. 138 as you may have done in the past! That entrance to the field now has an electric fence.
Please access the field through the back entrance located on Ministerial Road. The entrance to the launch site is an unpaved road prior to the West Kingston School (3119 Ministerial Rd, West Kingston, RI 02892). Drive slowly and carefully on this short (and bumpy) road! Look for the “Rocket Launch” sign posted at the entrance! The map below provides a description.
At the end of the entrance road, there is a paved bike path circling the perimeter of the field. You will cross over the bike path, but IT IS NOT A ROAD TO BE DRIVEN ON OR AROUND! When you cross the bike path, please be very aware of bikers, runners, walkers and many other who actively use this path.
Individuals are allowed to drive and park vehicles on the field (at your own risk). Please stay as close as possible on the unpaved trail leading to the launch area. Drive slowly, as it is also a bumpy ride! We are are fortunate to have the use of the URI property and work with the university to maintain this relationship. So please use caution, watch for people in the area, and be courteous when driving.
Travel Directions
From the South: Take I-95 North to Exit 3A (Route 138 East). Continue east on Route 138 for about 11 miles to the University past the outdoor URI marquee and Boss Ice Arena. Turn left onto Ministerial Road. Turn left on the dirt road prior to the West Kingston School.
From the North: Take I-95 South to Exit 9 (Route 4 South); follow Route 4 to Route 1 South. Stay on Route 1 until the intersection of Route 138 West. Turn right on Route 138 and travel for about 6 miles. Go straight past Upper College Road where you see the large University of Rhode Island stone wall entrance. Continue for about 1/3 mile and then turn left onto Ministerial Road. Turn left on the dirt road prior to the West Kingston School.
From Newport: Follow Route 138 West over the Newport and Jamestown bridges to Route 1. Take Route 1 South to Route 138 West. Travel on Route 138 west for about 6 miles. Go straight past Upper College Road where you will see the large University of Rhode Island stone wall entrance. Continue for about 1/3 mile and then turn left onto Ministerial Road. Turn left on the dirt road prior to the West Kingston School.
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