Providence County

Parks and recreation in Providence County

Explore a diverse collection of outdoor spaces across Providence and northern Rhode Island. This selection ranges from the 427-acre Victorian-style Roger Williams Park to the historic urban site of the Roger Williams National Memorial. Discover recreational opportunities at Slater Park, the oldest public park in Pawtucket, or venture to Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park for lakefront activities. The list highlights unique features like the Marston Boat House for rowing and the seasonal events at BankNewport City Center in the heart of downtown.

Parks & Recreation — Map

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Roger Williams Park Zoo

The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, contains more than 800 animals in natural settings from a total of 160 species…

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Roger Williams National Memorial

The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode…

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Roger Williams Park

A 427-acre Victorian city park featuring a botanical center, museum of natural history, planetarium, and several ponds.

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BankNewport City Center

The Industrial Trust Building, located at 111 Westminster Street or 55 Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, was built in…

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Slater Park

Slater Park is the oldest and largest public park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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Brown University men's rowing

The Brown University men's rowing team represents Brown University in men's intercollegiate rowing and is the oldest organized…

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Biltmore Park

A small downtown urban green space located adjacent to the historic Graduate Providence hotel.

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Diamond Hill Park

Located in Cumberland, this former ski area features hiking trails, athletic fields, and a seasonal amphitheater.

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Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park

A 100-acre facility within the George Washington Management Area offering swimming at Peck Pond, picnic grounds, and cross-country skiing trails.

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Lake Washington

Lake Washington is a lake in the town of Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island.

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Blackstone River & Canal Hsp

A heritage state park featuring trails for hiking and biking that follow the historic 19th-century canal and the Blackstone River.

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