Projo — Narragansett's Rose Nulman Park will permanently close by Christmas, foundation says

Rose Nulman Park draws visitors from all over Rhode Island. Christopher Stedman Parmenter

Dec 10, 2021

By Antonia Noori Farzan — NARRAGANSETT — About 30 years ago, Saul Nulman did something extraordinary: He bought a prime piece of waterfront property at the tip of Point Judith with no plans to build on it. Instead, the land would remain open for anyone to visit, free of charge.

"God gave me the opportunity to give something back, and that's what I'm doing," he told The Providence Journal in 1993.

Rose Nulman Park, named in honor of his mother, quickly became one of the most popular destinations in Narragansett. But its future is now in jeopardy: The foundation that's been run by Nulman's children since his death plans to permanently close the park by Christmas, citing "dangers created by erosion."  

"Unfortunately, neither the town nor the state consider the park a priority and will not grant us any of the government funds received from the federal infrastructure bill," said a Wednesday Facebook post attributed to "The Nulman Family."

The announcement was news to members of the Narragansett Town Council, who say they've been trying to work with the family to keep the park open — and haven't denied any requests for funding.

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