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Parks + Playground Programs

Parks

Visit our Parks Department website for a calendar of events and interactive map feature to see parks, fields, bike paths and trails, libraries, fitness options, and more.

Explore Our Parks

PlayCorps

The PlayCorps Program activates parks across the city with free play, art, and creative exploration, in conjunction with the free federal summer meals program. Teams of trained play facilitators provide activities and materials to inspire child-directed free play for social and emotional growth. PlayCorps provides a relief from screens and a chance to connect to the marvels of nature found throughout our city parks. PlayCorps paired with community meals gives our city youth a bounty of summer fun.

Play activities take place from July 1 – August 16, 2024, Monday – Friday from 10:00AM – 3:00PM in these parks:

  • Father Lennon/Camden Avenue Park
  • General Street Park
  • Harriet & Sayles Park
  • Wallace Street Playground
  • Bucklin Park
  • Joslin Playground
  • Billy Taylor Park
  • Prete-Metcalf Park
  • Roger Williams Park Gateway Center

Fitness in the Parks

Enjoy a variety of safe, free outdoor exercise classes for all ages and abilities – led by professionals!

Experience a fun workout in our beautiful parks!

Classes will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

All Fitness in the Parks program participants must complete a waiver before participating in their first activity. Waivers can be turned in to the instructor of the first class you attend. Download Providence Park Activities Waiver.

Questions? Email Rachel at rcolaiace@providenceri.gov.

Want to learn more about fitness facilities and parkour courses in Providence? Click here for the Fitness and Parkour Courses Interactive Map.

WALK WITH A DOC
Join a series of walks led by medical experts to discuss timely health topics.

WHERE: Visit walkwithadocpvd.com for location.
WHEN: Every other Saturday 10AM-12PM

For more information, email Rachel at rcolaiace@providenceri.gov.

TAI CHI PARADIGM INTRODUCTION
WHERE: RWP Botanical Center
WHEN: Second Tuesday of Every Month 9-10AM

WHERE: RWP Gateway Center
WHEN: Wednesdays 6-7PM

Sign up for Tai Chi

BARRE
WHERE: RWP Botanical Center
WHEN: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30PM
Sign up for Barre

SHAPE AND SCULPT FOR ALL AGES
WHERE: RWP Gateway Center
WHEN: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30PM
Sign up for Shape and Sculpt

ALL AGES YOGA
WHERE: RWP Gateway Center
WHEN: Wednesdays 10-11AM

XTREME HIP HOP
WHERE: RWP Gateway Center
WHEN: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM
Sign up for Xtreme Hip Hop

PEP IN YOUR STEP
WHERE: RWP Gateway Center
WHEN: Thursdays 5-6PM
Sign up for Pep in Your Step