To Do in RI: Providence Pools, Splash Pads, more – and Meal Service

The meal service will run July 3 through Sept. 1 and be available Monday through Friday. Locations and times:

• Fargnoli Park, 12:00pm–2:00pm, Across from 950 Smith Street 
• George J West Park, 12:15pm–2:15pm, Chalkstone/ Mt. Pleasant Avenue 
• John O’Brien Park, 11:15am–1:15pm, across from 141 Allston Street 
• Pastore Park, 12:15pm–2:15pm, near 85 Knight Street 
• Dexter Training Ground, 11:00am–1:00pm, 73 Dexter Street 
• Wiggins Village, 11:15am–1:15pm, near 127 Bridgham Street 
• Miguel Luna Park, 12:15pm–2:15pm, 110 Sackett Street  
• Major Park, 10:45am–12:45pm, across from 84 Ellery Street 
• Harriet and Sayles Park, 11:45am–1:45pm, across from 371 Sayles Street 
• Jennifer Rivera Park, 11:30am–1:30pm, 40 Niagara Street 
• Bucklin Park, 12:15pm–2:15pm, 404 Dexter Street 
• Richardson Park, 12:00pm–2:00pm, 64 Richardson Street 
• Peace & Plenty Park, 11:00am–1:00pm, corner of Peace & Updike Street 
• Pearl Street Playground, 11:45am–1:45pm, near 161 Pearl Street 
• Roger Williams Park Gateway Center, 11:15pm-1:15pm, 1197 Broad Street 
• Roger Williams Park (Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Botanical Center & Thursdays at the Natural History Museum), 11:30am-1:30pm 
• Father Lennon Park, 12:00pm–2:00pm, 60 Camden Avenue  
• General Street Park/Rec, 11:45am–1:45pm, 11 West Drive 
• Chad Brown Waterpark, 12:15pm–2:15pm, near 94 Fillmore Street 
• Corliss Park, 11:30am–1:30pm, across from 55 Corina Street 
• Prete-Metcaff Park and Field, 11:15am–1:15pm, across from 200 Hawkins Street 
• Cabral Park, 11:45am–1:45pm, Wickenden Street (across from Fox Point Boys and Girls Club of Providence) 
• Billy Taylor Park, 11:30am–1:30pm, across from 135 Camp Street 
• Riverside Park, 11:45am–1:45pm, 50 Aleppo Street 
• Donigian Park, 10:45am–12:45pm, near 33 Barstow Street 
• Joslin Park, 11:30am–1:30pm, across from 45 Florence Street 
• Neutaconkanut Park, 11:45am–1:45pm, 675 Plainfield Street 
• Manton Heights, 12:30pm–2:00pm, near 1 Richland Street 
• James Ahearn Park, 12:00pm–2:00pm, across from 21 Cumerford Street 
• Hartford Park, 11:00am–1:00pm, next to 9 Bodell Street

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The Providence parks system – did you know there are 120 parks in Providence – 62 playgrounds – 5 boat launches – and 1 tennis court?

• 120 parks
• 1,600 acres
• 31 ballfields (Little League, Cal Ripken and softball)
• 9 soccer/football fields (adult and youth)
• 31 basketball courts
• 20 walking tracks/trails
• 1 tennis court
• 2 handball courts
• 6 Natural Resource Conservation Areas at Mashapaug Park, Riverside Park,
• Wanskuck Park, Blackstone Park and Neutaconkanut Park
• 62 playgrounds
• 5 canoe/boat launches along the Woonasquatucket River, Seekonk River,
• Providence River, Mashapaug Pond, and Roger Williams Park
• 14 community gardens
• 4 cemeteries
• 11 historic buildings
• 3 off-leash dog parks
• 8 skateboard/biking parks
• 52 storm water mitigation features

For information on all of these and more, go to: https://www.providenceri.gov/parks/neighborhood-parks/

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Pool locations and hours of operation:

Pools will open for the season on July 1, 2024 and will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.

• Davey Lopes Recreation Center, 227 Dudley St.
• McGrane Pool at West End Recreation Center, 404 Dexter St.
• Al Magno Pool at Neutaconkanut Recreation Center, 675 Plainfield St.
• Selim Madelin Rogers Recreation Center Pool, 60 Camden Ave.
• Zuccolo Recreation Center Pool, 18 Gesler St.

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Waterpark locations and hours of operation:

All water parks will open June 24, 2024, and will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.