| For decades, Quonset has been Rhode Island’s leading economic engine. The Business Park’s 260 companies and over 15,000 jobs help generate billions of dollars in economic activity across the state, while supporting families with high paying jobs.
But Quonset’s impact is felt especially close to home in North Kingstown. In 2025 alone, activity at the Business Park generated $14 million in property tax revenue and other payments that directly support essential services in our hometown.
Quonset also provides resources and amenities that residents enjoy every day. The Business Park is home to four public beaches that offer free, scenic access to Narragansett Bay, including Calf Pasture Point, Blue Beach, Compass Rose Beach and Spink’s Neck Beach. Residents can also take advantage of miles of public bike paths connecting Post Road to the shoreline, the North Kingstown Golf Course and athletic fields used by local youth leagues (pictured above). The Seabee Museum and Memorial Park preserves the town’s naval history, while the Gateway District adds important community staples like child care, a grocery store and a hotel.
The partnership goes beyond recreation. Through agreements with the Town of North Kingstown, QDC helps maintain infrastructure inside the park—from roadway maintenance and snow removal to landscaping and utilities—reducing the burden on local taxpayers.
Quonset is also a reliable partner in times of crisis. When last year’s federal government shutdown triggered a temporary lapse in SNAP benefits for Rhode Island families, QDC was glad to donate warehouse space to help the North Kingstown Food Pantry store the additional resources needed to respond to heightened food insecurity.
Together, these investments help ensure that Quonset remains not just a place to do business, but a meaningful part of the North Kingstown community. By supporting jobs, maintaining open space and contributing to the town’s financial stability, the Business Park continues to play an important role in North Kingstown. |
