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      • Committees
      • Financial Information
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      • Campaign Case Statement
      • The People’s Park: A Short Film
      • Celebrating the Progress in the Park
  • Explore
    • Places To Go
      • Bandstand
      • Betsey Williams Cottage
      • Botanical Center
      • Carousel Village
      • Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
      • Gateway Center
      • Japanese Garden
      • Lovers Retreat Bridge
      • Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
      • Roger Williams Park Zoo
      • Temple To Music
      • The Casino
      • Victorian Rose Garden
    • Things to Do
      • Ball Fields
      • Bike Park
      • Boating
      • Little Free Libraries
      • Playgrounds
      • Tennis
      • Walking Paths & Trails
    • Things to See
      • Mounted Command
      • Notable Art & Monuments
      • Notable Trees
      • Seal House
      • Williams Family Cemetery
    • Maps & Self-Guided Tours
    • Plan a Special Event
  • Support
    • Donate to RWPC
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    • Rosé In The Roses: A Garden Party Fundraiser
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A marble temple with six columns stands against a vibrant sky. People are gathered around, with sunlight streaming through the structure.

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Happy Birthday, Temple to Music!

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July News 2025

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People of RWP – Richard Riccio and John Goff

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People of RWP – Samuel LaFortune

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A tennis player practices a backhand swing on a clay court, while another person prepares tennis balls nearby under a clear blue sky.

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People of RWP – Meet Nestor

Pink cherry blossoms in full bloom hang over a riverside path, with lush greenery and a pavilion in the background.

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People of RWP – Sussy Santana

Phil Edmonds sits on a black iron staircase in a park, wearing a beanie and casual clothes. Bare trees frame the scene.

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People of RWP – Meet Phil Edmonds

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March News 2025

Map of Roger Williams Park highlighting key locations: Lovers Retreat Bridge, Japanese Garden, The Carousel, RWP Botanical Gardens, and Temple to Music. Includes landmarks like the Museum of Natural History, Clark Dalrymple Boathouse, and Roger Williams Park Zoo. Paths and amenities are marked.

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Plan Your Perfect Date in RWP!

People enjoy a snowy day in a park, sledding and playing among snow-covered trees under a clear blue sky.

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It doesn`t get better than a FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert on the same night as Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents ! 😍

Huge thank you to @firstworksri for bringing @williamcepedaoficial and @eliovillafranca to the outdoor stage for a fun night of community and music.

Thanks, also, to sponsors and partners for making this magical night happen!
@pvdparks
@ricommerce
@providencetourism
@chambermusicamerica
@gocollette
@banknewport
@nefa_arts

Tabling groups @hausofcodec , @newurbanarts , and @noworneverpvd added to the community spirit of the evening!

Don`t miss the next FirstWorks concert at the Park on July 25!

#FirstWorks #FirstWorksSummerBeats #FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC

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It doesn't get better than a FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert on the same night as Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents ! 😍

Huge thank you to @firstworksri for bringing @williamcepedaoficial and @eliovillafranca to the outdoor stage for a fun night of community and music. 

Thanks, also, to sponsors and partners for making this magical night happen!
@pvdparks 
@ricommerce 
@providencetourism 
@chambermusicamerica 
@gocollette 
@banknewport 
@nefa_arts 

Tabling groups @hausofcodec , @newurbanarts , and @noworneverpvd added to the community spirit of the evening!

Don't miss the next FirstWorks concert at the Park on July 25!

#FirstWorks #FirstWorksSummerBeats #FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC

Don`t let the Sunday scaries get you down! There`s a lot to be excited about at the Park this week, not least of all Saturday`s PVD World Music Concert! Talented artists based in Providence and New England come together to perform diverse musical traditions from around the world, capturing the rich fabric of our global community.

🗓 Saturday, July 19 from 6-8 PM
📍The Boathouse Lawn at Roger Williams Park

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor of this event! Shout-out to supporters and sponsors:
@pvdparks
@providencetourism
@risca1967
@pocfoundation.ri
@providenceact

This series is part @pvdworldmusic ’s commitment to promoting, celebrating, and enriching the musical traditions and arts of African refugees and immigrants in Rhode Island.

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Don't let the Sunday scaries get you down! There's a lot to be excited about at the Park this week, not least of all Saturday's PVD World Music Concert! Talented artists based in Providence and New England come together to perform diverse musical traditions from around the world, capturing the rich fabric of our global community.

🗓 Saturday, July 19 from 6-8 PM
📍The Boathouse Lawn at Roger Williams Park 

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is thrilled to be a presenting sponsor of this event! Shout-out to supporters and sponsors:
@pvdparks 
@providencetourism 
@risca1967 
@pocfoundation.ri 
@providenceact 

This series is part @pvdworldmusic ’s commitment to promoting, celebrating, and enriching the musical traditions and arts of African refugees and immigrants in Rhode Island.

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer with Save the Bay for a Park cleanup yesterday morning! The Jewel of Providence has an extra sparkle because of their hard work! ✨🌿

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Huge thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer with Save the Bay for a Park cleanup yesterday morning! The Jewel of Providence has an extra sparkle because of their hard work! ✨🌿

This week has got us dreaming of sunny days in the Park! 🌦

Before grooving into the weekend, give back to the People`s Park by joining Save the Bay for a clean-up Friday morning – check the weather before you leave, and meet at the parking area on Pine Hill Avenue above the Temple to Music at 9 AM! 🌿

FirstWorks` free Summer Beats Concert Series takes over the Boathouse Lawn Friday evening for the William Cepeda and Elio Villafranca Sextet: Merging Roots. This exciting musical collab unites two renowned jazz musicians in a dynamic exploration of their shared African roots connecting Cuba, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans.

🎤 Arrive early for a pre-show Artist Up-Close at 5 PM!
🎶 Concert at 6-7:30 PM
🌭 Food Truck Friday kicks off the evening at 5 PM at the Carousel Village!

See our events calendar (link in bio) for all the deets on both of these family-friendly events!

#FirstWorks #FirstWorksSummerBeats #FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC

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This week has got us dreaming of sunny days in the Park! 🌦

Before grooving into the weekend, give back to the People's Park by joining Save the Bay for a clean-up Friday morning – check the weather before you leave, and meet at the parking area on Pine Hill Avenue above the Temple to Music at 9 AM! 🌿

FirstWorks' free Summer Beats Concert Series takes over the Boathouse Lawn Friday evening for the William Cepeda and Elio Villafranca Sextet: Merging Roots. This exciting musical collab unites two renowned jazz musicians in a dynamic exploration of their shared African roots connecting Cuba, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans.

🎤 Arrive early for a pre-show Artist Up-Close at 5 PM!
🎶 Concert at 6-7:30 PM
🌭 Food Truck Friday kicks off the evening at 5 PM at the Carousel Village!

See our events calendar (link in bio) for all the deets on both of these family-friendly events!

#FirstWorks #FirstWorksSummerBeats #FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC

The weather continues to be damp but it should stop soon. We’ve decided to go ahead with the movie tonight as all the weather reports hint to a dry evening. We suggest that maybe chairs would be better than blankets today but however you feel comfortable works for us! See you later!
#movies #moviesinthepark #pvd #jewelofprovidence #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #providence #theprincessbride

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The weather continues to be damp but it should stop soon. We’ve decided to go ahead with the movie tonight as all the weather reports hint to a dry evening. We suggest that maybe chairs would be better than blankets today but however you feel comfortable works for us! See you later!
#movies #moviesinthepark #pvd #jewelofprovidence #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #providence #theprincessbride
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