Add a heading

Before the Roger Williams Park Zoo was home to animals like giraffes and elephants, a horse racing track drew crowds of up to 35,000 people for annual Fourth of July horse shows in the early 1900s! 🐎

This holiday weekend, a visit to the @@rwpzoo lets guests go even further back in time to see prehistoric dinosaurs (through August 10)! 🦖

Swing by the Park on Saturday for a Family Walk, meeting at in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse! 🌸

34 0

Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 17970931025876224

Before the Roger Williams Park Zoo was home to animals like giraffes and elephants, a horse racing track drew crowds of up to 35,000 people for annual Fourth of July horse shows in the early 1900s! 🐎

This holiday weekend, a visit to the @@rwpzoo lets guests go even further back in time to see prehistoric dinosaurs (through August 10)! 🦖

Swing by the Park on Saturday for a Family Walk, meeting at in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse! 🌸

The @firstworksri Summer Beats series returns to the Park next week! Bring a blanket or chairs and grab a spot on the lawn to soak up some rays while listening to two renowned musicians: pioneer of Afro-Rican jazz, William Cepeda, and Cuban pianist and composer, Elio Villafranca. Their dynamic approach to jazz blends musical traditions of their homelands, highlighting cultural resilience through rhythm, improvisation, and storytelling.

🎷 Friday, July 11 at 6 PM
🎹 Don`t miss an Artist Up-Close at 5 PM!
🎵 Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn
🥁 FREE and open to all!
🌮 No dinner plans? No problem – grab a bite from @pvd_foodtruckevents across from the Boathouse Lawn!

Special thanks to our partners and program sponsors: Rhode Island Commerce, Providence Tourism Council, Providence Parks Department, Collette, and BankNewport!

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

23 0

Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18047177759227482

The @firstworksri Summer Beats series returns to the Park next week! Bring a blanket or chairs and grab a spot on the lawn to soak up some rays while listening to two renowned musicians: pioneer of Afro-Rican jazz, William Cepeda, and Cuban pianist and composer, Elio Villafranca. Their dynamic approach to jazz blends musical traditions of their homelands, highlighting cultural resilience through rhythm, improvisation, and storytelling.

🎷 Friday, July 11 at 6 PM
🎹 Don't miss an Artist Up-Close at 5 PM!
🎵 Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn
🥁 FREE and open to all!
🌮 No dinner plans? No problem – grab a bite from @pvd_foodtruckevents across from the Boathouse Lawn!

Special thanks to our partners and program sponsors: Rhode Island Commerce, Providence Tourism Council, Providence Parks Department, Collette, and BankNewport!

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

Mark your calendars: this month`s FREE movie in the park is next Thursday, June 10! We`ll return to our usual first Friday schedule in August.

The pirate theme continues with The Princess Bride. Pack a picnic and spread out a blanket on the Boathouse Lawn (across from the Carousel Village) to enjoy a movie and free popcorn with family and friends! 🍿🎥

July is packed with fun events at Roger Williams Park – stay in the know by subscribing to our monthly newsletter (link in bio), your go-to source for summer fun in Providence`s backyard! 😎

#FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #pvd #providence

84 0

Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18040162505647128

We had a blast at last Thursday`s @firstworksri Summer Beats Concert! The weather held out for us, and @lasguaracheras had everyone on their feet by the end of the show. Thank you to all who came out and made it spectacular! 💃🎵

Video captured by the talented @derecola.photo!

86 3

Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18288573139249063

We had a blast at last Thursday's @firstworksri Summer Beats Concert! The weather held out for us, and @lasguaracheras had everyone on their feet by the end of the show. Thank you to all who came out and made it spectacular! 💃🎵

Video captured by the talented @derecola.photo!

Born on June 29, 1790, today marks the birthday of Betsey Williams – she and her sister Rhoda, who were known for their hospitality, may have celebrated the occasion with a lively fete in their cottage in the woods. Built in 1773, the restored cottage is still standing!

Betsey was the daughter of John and Mary Williams, and the great-great-great granddaughter of Roger Williams. She would go on to donate the land that is now Roger Williams Park to the City of Providence! 🌳

📍Add the Betsey Williams Cottage to your strolling route, and learn more about the historic home (the oldest structure in the Park!) on our website!

#Jewelofpvd #PVDbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #Providenceparks #funfact #pvdhistory

50 1

Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18084886273687139

Born on June 29, 1790, today marks the birthday of Betsey Williams – she and her sister Rhoda, who were known for their hospitality, may have celebrated the occasion with a lively fete in their cottage in the woods. Built in 1773, the restored cottage is still standing!

Betsey was the daughter of John and Mary Williams, and the great-great-great granddaughter of Roger Williams. She would go on to donate the land that is now Roger Williams Park to the City of Providence! 🌳

📍Add the Betsey Williams Cottage to your strolling route, and learn more about the historic home (the oldest structure in the Park!) on our website!

#Jewelofpvd #PVDbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #Providenceparks #funfact #pvdhistory

Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Email

In Partnership with:

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 47-4414743.
© 2025 Roger Williams Park. All Rights Reserved.

Translate »