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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As the seasons begin to change, it's a great time to reconnect with the natural world and slow down. We're excited to partner with the @rwpbotanicalcenter to offer a free Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) session on September 19 at 10 AM with Lee Ann. This guided experience invites you to breathe deeply, notice your surroundings, and open your senses to the sights, sounds, textures, and rhythms of the forest. 

Lee Ann Freitas is the director of the Botanical Center and a Certified Forest Therapist, horticulturist, and a hardcore advocate for all things nature. She creates a welcoming and peaceful environment for participants to slow down, connect with nature, and be present.

The session is free, but registration is limited – sign up online (link in bio)!
Our next episode of Swan Stories features Roz Raskin of the dreamy Providence-based band @novaone_! Roz shares some of their favorite memories spent at Roger Williams Park (including actual swan encounters!), the full-circle experience of writing and touring NOVA ONE’s latest album, “how to kiss”, building community around music, and more! 

Subscribe to RWPC’s email newsletter to get the full interview in your inbox tomorrow (and more park highlights!), or to our YouTube channel – follow the links in our bio!

Thank you to @rwpboathousecafe for setting us up with a boat to film on the lake! 🦢
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