Providence Parks Department

10/08/2026

We are SO excited to share that the new Providence Parks Department website is LIVE!

The new site makes it easier to find information about Providence’s parks, playgrounds, programs, projects, and everything happening across our parks system!

Take a look around, find a new park to visit, check out upcoming programs, and see what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Check it out: https://www.providenceri.gov/city-of-providence-parks-and-playgrounds/

We hope you’ll take a look and explore! 💚

Explore Providence's 123 parks, open spaces, athletic fields, playgrounds, and natural areas across Providence.

10/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation last night about Bucklin Park playground.

10/06/2026

Community meeting tonight! Thanks to every one for sharing your ideas and dreams for the playground!

10/05/2026

Perfect running and prize winning weather! Join us tonight and Let us know your coming by registering for these free runs here
https://www.corefitprov.com/book

10/03/2026

Crews put some finishing touches on the stage in Biltmore using repurposed materials from other projects.

10/02/2026

New rubberized surfacing for skates made from recycled tires. Much nicer than the old tiles, better for the planet and better for skaters!

10/02/2026

Parks team installing new Futsal field at Veazie Street Park. The softball field improvements are nearing completion and will take until the spring for full turf establishment.

10/02/2026

Gano Street Park ballfield improvements are well underway!

10/02/2026

Fall in love with the fall season in one of our most beloved parks with a variety of community walktober walks. Strengthen your heart muscle and earn prizes for distance accomplishments over the course of the month. So much to love about these RWP Walks so walk you fingers over to https://www.rwpconservancy.org/walktober/ for all the details!

09/05/2026

Looking for some free family fun this holiday weekend? Join us for an outdoor movie night at India Point Park this Sunday! Pack a picnic, bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy a free screening of Inside Our 2 with the beautiful Seekonk River as you backdrop. These outdoor movie night are in a partnership between Providence Parks Dept. and Providence Department of Recreation, working together to bring free family movies to parks throughout Providence. See you at the show tomorrow!