According to the MHVillage website, Rhode Island was one of the first parts of the country to feature mobile home parks. While some parks are for seniors and others are for families, all of them offer affordable lodging. Many manufactured home parks also have amenities such as a clubhouse and various organized activities. Whether residents lease just a site or a mobile home itself depends on the setup at the park.
Kingstown Mobile Home Park is a residential community open to people of all ages. Situated in the southeast part of the state and near the waters of Rhode Island Sound, the park has 125 sites spread out over 20 acres. The property is bordered by a large pond and forests, and many of the sites have large yards and trees. Public transportation is available at the park's entrance, which is 10 minutes from Interstate 95. The Kingstown Mobile Home Park presents an award for the "Garden of the Month'' and provides maintenance of its roadways, landscaping, street lighting and underground utilities.
Kingstown Mobile Home Park
6705 Post Road
P.O. Box 1099
North Kingstown, RI 02852
401-884-4628
kingstownmobilehomepark.com
The Village at Wordens Pond, in the southeastern part of the state, is residential community for seniors that was opened in 1985. Residents buy their own mobile homes and then lease the sites from the facility. The lease covers taxes, insurance and maintenance fees. The property also has storage for boats and RVs. Recreational activities available on the property include biking, boating, jogging, bocce, fishing in Wordens Pond, walking and shuffleboard. Residents hold community association meetings and participate in activities such as bingo, card parties, arts and crafts, luncheons and potluck dinners.
The Village at Wordens Pond
434 Leisure Drive
South Kingstown, RI 02879
401-783-9060
villageatwordenspond.com
The Gansett Mobile Home Park is located in the community of Rumford, which is situated in the eastern suburbs of the city of Providence. This is a permanent-resident manufactured home community that provides walking access to various shops and restaurants at the Narragansett Park Plaza Shopping Center. A bus stop is also within walking distance, while trains to Providence and Boston can be boarded less than four miles from the park. Snow plowing, water, sewer and garbage collection are all included in the monthly fee. The park has mobile homes for sale and makes financing available.
Gansett Mobile Home Park
40 Taylor Drive
Rumford, RI 02916-1029
401-434-5005
gansettmobilehomepark.com
