The town of South Kingstown was established in 1658 and incorporated as a town in 1723. It is located approximately 30 miles from Providence and is Rhode Island's largest town in land area. South Kingstown borders the Atlantic Ocean and is a summer resort destination for its beautiful sandy beaches. Many salt water marches, farmlands and woodlands belong to this area. Many of the residents refer to the town as "Wakefield". In fact, Wakefield, Kingston, Peace Dale, West Kingston, Green Hill, Matunuck, Snug Harbor, Middlebridge, Perryville, Usequepaugh, Tuckertown, and Indian Lake are villages located within the Town of South Kingstown.

Situated on the Saugatucket River, downtown Wakefield offers a variety of shops and gourmet restaurants. The new riverfront walkway attracts those that enjoy scenic leisurely walks or bike riding that links to the William C. O'Neill Bike Path and crosses the historic downtown village. Kingston, one of the fourteen villages that make up South Kingstown, is home of the University of Rhode Island with its wonderful 7,700 seat Thomas M. Ryan Center that hosts sporting and cultural events and concerts.