The original land encompassing present-day Corliss Park comprised more than 195 acres on the north side of the city. Described as a beautiful tract of rolling hills, a winding stream, woodland and two ponds, it served as a respite from the ever expanding city and its nearby industrial developments. George H. Corliss purchased the land about 1875 and he appointed Read more...

Flying over the densely populated Silver Lake/Olneyville area in Providence, with its unique, tightly-woven pattern of streets lined with multi-family residence, you will see an oasis of Green; 88-acres of ‘green – life-giving open space.’ This wilderness park, situated in the heart of the most densely populated area of the City, unique in the Providence Park System, is 88 acres Read more...

Executive Director Alicia Lehrer takes you on a tour of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. You’ll learn about how we started–and how, with your help, our work sparks environmental and economic renewal along the banks of northern Rhode Island’s historic Woonasquatucket River.. Address:100 Heath St, Providence, RI 02909, United States Phone:+1 401-785-9450 Read more...

India Point Park is a park in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island at the confluence of the Seekonk River and Providence River. The park takes its name from the maritime activity connecting Providence with the East and West Indies. Wikipedia Address: 201 India St, Providence, RI 02903, United States Phone: +1 401-680-7201 Read more...