DIAMOND HILL & ARNOLD MILLS RESERVOIRS, LANDSCAPES & wildlife

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As you travel down Reservoir Road in Cumberland, Rhode Island, you will come upon one of New England's most underrated gems. On your left, you will see the beautiful Diamond Hill Reservoir, on the right, Arnold Mills Reservoir. Providing breath-taking views year round, the reservoir is most vibrant in the Fall season when the foliage provides an array of spectacular colors and views.  The surrounding area in this laid-back northern RI town, and in the neighboring Massachusetts towns of Wrentham, and North Attleboro, provide a charming back drop of old New England Historical homes, local country stores, antique shops, farm stands, and a winery. The area offers a magnificent countryside, strewn with rustic farmhouses, and laced with original stonewalls, plentiful woodland paths and streams make for a great day trip for old-school Americana fans and nature lovers alike.

The roadway through the reservoir is widely used and greatly appreciated by locals that love to take in the beautiful scenery while they are out exercising or just enjoying a relaxing country drive. It has become extremely popular with cyclists, joggers, and walkers, that plan their routes accordingly to the scenic landscape. 

The reservoir is also a very popular destination to view the amazing sunrises and sunsets. Not only are the views incredibly beautiful, but for nature lovers, there is a variety of wildlife in the area. A vast array of waterfowl call the reservoir home. Several species of duck, swans, geese, blue heron, and birds of prey, including hawks, falcons and the occasional bald eagle have been sighted.

The Diamond Hill Reservoir, also known as the Pawtucket Upper Reservoir, and was built in completed in 1887 by the industrial city of Pawtucket. The Arnold Mills Reservoir was built in 1927 to add more water as urban expansion increased. These bodies of water are for drinking water purposes only. There is no recreational use, fishing, swimming, or boating in the reservoir and it is protected, operated, and owned by Pawtucket Water Works, though it resides in the town of Cumberland.  Despite the postings, some of the locals know where to fish and swim despite security patrols.