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      • Committees
      • Financial Information
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      • Then & Now
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      • Campaign Case Statement
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      • 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
    • Park Events
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To The Letter

Roger Williams Park Gateway Center with a colorful, modern archway and glass facade, surrounded by trees and picnic tables.

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Gateway and Visitors Center: Open!

Man with sunglasses and a beard taking a selfie in front of colorful metal monkey sculptures at an outdoor art installation. He is wearing a yellow and red jacket and making a peace sign with one hand. The monkey sculptures, one blue and one green, are mounted on a black frame among trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

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Creatures, Great and Small: A Slide Show

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A lively outdoor band performance with a singer in a pink shirt and a dancer in a colorful dress. Musicians play drums and other instruments, set against a backdrop of trees and lampposts.

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Conservancy wins award for “Community Joy”

A large crowd gathers outdoors at a festival under a clear blue sky. Tents and trees are visible in the background.

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Celebrating summer in the park

Participants wearing bibs, including a runner in a "Lady Warriors" shirt, race across a grassy field during a running event.

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New volunteer opportunities: photography and a cross-country meet

Allaire Mansion surrounded by lush trees, with its reflection visible in a calm pond under a clear blue sky.

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Roger Williams Park User Survey Is Live!

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Behind the Scenes Photos: Museum Archives

Adam stands smiling in a dark LL Bean jacket by the Cliffs of Moher, with the ocean and cliffs in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Welcome, Adam and Randi!

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Treasures from the Archives

Volunteers from Team Hasbro plant greenery in a park, with red flags marking the spots. They are wearing blue shirts and gloves.

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Volunteers: Getting It Done In RWP

Outdoor movie night at First Friday Film, with people seated on the grass watching a film on a large inflatable screen surrounded by trees.

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First Friday Films Return!

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Winter may be upon us, but Roger Williams Park adds a little sparkle and color to the season! Add these to your agenda this week:

🌕 Experience the final full moon of the year – the Cold Supermoon – with a free Moon Walk this Thursday, 6-7 PM. Learn about the night sky and Park history with the RWP Museum of Natural History. Dress warm and leave pets and strollers at home!

🌿 All Aboard for the Holidays at the RWP Botanical Center is full steam ahead! Visit now through January 4 to see the poinsettias and trains!

🎄 On Saturday, see twinkling lights, sip hot cocoa, visit Santa, and much more during the Park-wide Roger Williams Park Winter Wonderland! It wouldn`t be the holiday season without this fun, family-friendly outing!

@pvdparks
@rwpmuseum
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter
@rwpzoo

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Winter may be upon us, but Roger Williams Park adds a little sparkle and color to the season! Add these to your agenda this week:

🌕 Experience the final full moon of the year – the Cold Supermoon – with a free Moon Walk this Thursday, 6-7 PM. Learn about the night sky and Park history with the RWP Museum of Natural History. Dress warm and leave pets and strollers at home!

🌿 All Aboard for the Holidays at the RWP Botanical Center is full steam ahead! Visit now through January 4 to see the poinsettias and trains!

🎄 On Saturday, see twinkling lights, sip hot cocoa, visit Santa, and much more during the Park-wide Roger Williams Park Winter Wonderland! It wouldn't be the holiday season without this fun, family-friendly outing! 

@pvdparks 
@rwpmuseum 
@rwpbotanicalcenter 
@rwpgatewaycenter 
@rwpzoo

Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

@pvd_foodtruckevents
@pvdfilmfestival
@providencetourism
@providenceact
@cityofprovidence
@pvdparks
@ricommerce
@firstworksri
@rwpzoo
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter
@rwpmuseum

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Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

@pvd_foodtruckevents 
@pvdfilmfestival 
@providencetourism 
@providenceact 
@cityofprovidence 
@pvdparks 
@ricommerce 
@firstworksri 
@rwpzoo 
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter 
@rwpmuseum

From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳

With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026.

Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts.

Drone footage by @derecola.photo

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From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳

With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026.

Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts.

Drone footage by @derecola.photo

#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year!

Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan?

Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park.

As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.”

Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!

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#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year!

Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan? 

Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park.

As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.”

Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!

To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂

We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!

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To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂

We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!
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