Downtown Providence Parks
20 acres of waterfront parks, waiting for you to explore.
Waterplace Park
Best known as host to the award-winning WaterFire Providence art installation that attracts over a million visitors annually.
The Riverwalk
A loop along the eastern and western banks of the Providence River, featuring several community memorials, weaving through the footprints of Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, and the Rhode Island School of Design.
Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge
Breathtaking 450-feet span of the Providence River that connects the East Side and Jewelry District and offers spectacular views of downtown, built on the remains of the relocated Interstate 195.
Greater Kennedy Plaza
Including Burnside Park, Brandon’s Beach children’s playground, Biltmore Park, The City Center Rink, and the Kennedy Plaza transit hub.
195 District Park
Located on either side of the pedestrian bridge, new 7-acre park created by land freed by relocation of Interstate 195.
Don’t stop there!
To explore all of Providence’s Downtown Parks, as well as the City Center Rink, and any of our 123 neighborhood parks, please visit the Providence Parks website. These parks and venues are part of a growing network of connected public spaces that link play, recreation, culture, and community gathering areas throughout the heart of the city.
For information on activities, programs, events, permits, and rentals across the entire Parks system, please visit the https://www.providenceri.gov/parks/.