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.
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 begin on June 29 Monday – Friday from 10:00AM – 2:00PM in these parks:
- Billy Taylor
- Bucklin
- Davis Park
- Fargnoli
- Father Lennon
- Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Wednesdays only)
- George West
- Harriet and Sayles
- Joslin
- Lippitt Park
- Neutaconkanut
- Sackett Street
- Wallace
- Zuccolo
The Roger Williams Park Gateway One-Day Summer Camp Series
This summer camp is an opportunity for children to explore and engage with educational and environmental resources at Roger Williams Park. The camp will feature themed days, such as Museum Discovery Day, Botanical Exploration Day, Stormwater and Sustainability Exploration Day, and Wildlife Experience Day. Registration information will be available soon.
Ely Neighborhood Performing Arts Series
This annual summer performing arts series allows our community to enjoy our city’s parks as sites of congregation, play, and community life. We are excited to share this wide variety of art and artists across Providence Parks with you for free all summer long. Please visit this webpage to see the full list of performances for this summer.
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
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
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN CLUB
WHERE: India Point Park,
George Redman Linear Entrance
WHEN: Wednesdays 6PM
No signup required