Illuminated Swan Boats 2025

October 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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$8 – $12

Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides

Open Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PM
Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance)
Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the booth near the dock entrance (no online advance purchase); cash and all major credit cards are accepted.

ADMISSION

Adults (ages 13 and older): $12

Children (ages 2-12): $8

Children (age 1): $4 (infants ride free)

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and are required to wear a life jacket (provided).

For more information, please contact Cynthia at (508) 984-8264.

Learn more about boating at Roger Williams Park at Gondolaus.com.

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Join us tomorrow for a free Mobile Photography Workshop at Roger Williams Park! 🌸 All you need is your phone camera and a passion for capturing the beauty of the park in spring! RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) leads this fun and informative workshop.

It’s free to join, but space is limited, so sign up to reserve your spot (link in bio, or visit our event calendar at rwpconservancy.org).
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, kicking off this summer’s Movies in the Park series on May 8! You will be treated to a high-energy mini performance featuring a variety of acts, including unicycles, jump rope acrobatics, balancing, and more – all building excitement for @ringling’s return to Providence!

This Friday, grab a bite to eat at 5 PM from one of the amazing food trucks at Carousel Village, and then head over to the Boathouse lawn (just across the street) for the Ringling Bros. preview show at 5:30 PM. Stick around to see The Greatest Showman at 8 PM!

Thank you to our wonderful partners for bringing this fabulous family-friendly spectacle to the park:
@ringling 
@pvd_foodtruckevents 
@pvdfilmfestival 
@rwpzoo 
@pvdparks
Thank you to everyone who came out for PechaKucha Night at the @rwpbotanicalcenter on Wednesday! 

Partner organizations @the_ri_freedom_collective and @bloom_rhode_island, and all the other phenomenal presenters, told inspiring stories that showed the way “out of the woods” — both literally and figuratively!

Thank you @pechakuchapvd for making this happen, @hibarlobar for shaking up drinks, and support from @pvdparks!
Don't miss PechaKucha night TOMORROW at the @rwpbotanicalcenter! The @pechakuchapvd team is partnering with @bloom_rhode_island and @the_ri_freedom_collective to present "Out of the Woods": stories about what it takes to emerge stronger, clearer, and ready to grow, following the PechaKucha format of 20 images for 20 seconds each.

🗓 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ Doors at 7:20 PM, presentations begin at 8:20 PM
🌿 Attendance is free but limited – RSVP online (link in bio) to save a seat!
🥂 Drinks from @hibarlobar 
🎨 Art by @laurapichardo_
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