Roger Williams Park Visitors Center Community Meeting

September 14, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Join Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Providence Department of Planning and Development, Parks Department and inFORM Studio on September 14, 2020 at 5:30 pm for an update on the Roger Williams Park Gateway. During the meeting, participants will get a sneak peek of designs for the project, set to be constructed at the Broad Street entrance of the park beginning this fall. Community participation is strongly encouraged to preview the project design, offer feedback, and celebrate this transformative investment in Broad Street.

The event will be conducted virtually via Zoom. To join the meeting from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join: https://providenceri-gov.zoom.us/j/91405360905.

Únase al alcalde Jorge Elorza, el Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo, el Departamento de Parques y inFORM Studio el 14 de septiembre de 2020 a las 5:30PM para una actualización sobre el Centro de Visitantes de Roger Williams Park. Durante la reunión, los participantes obtendrán un adelanto de los diseños del proyecto, que se construirá en la entrada del parque en Broad Street a partir de este otoño. Se recomienda encarecidamente la participación de la comunidad para obtener una vista previa del diseño del proyecto, ofrecer comentarios y celebrar esta inversión transformadora en Broad Street.

El evento se llevará a cabo virtualmente a través de Zoom. Para unirse a la reunión desde una PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone o dispositivo Android: haga clic en esta URL para unirse: https://providenceri-gov.zoom.us/j/91405360905.

Project Background:

Over the years, the City has outlined a bold vision to revitalize Broad Street. From improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure through initiatives like Great Streets and City Walk to bringing vacant and abandoned properties like the historic Bomes Theatre back to their original splendor, we’ve built a brighter, more inclusive future for the neighborhood. No project will be more transformative for Providence’s Latin cultural corridor than the new Roger Williams Parks Gateway and Welcome Center. The state-of-the-art structure, set to break ground during FY 21, will sit atop the long vacant El Fogon property, activating a blighted property into a thriving community asset.

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Calling all beginning and aspiring photographers: join us for a fun and informative fall foliage mobile photography workshop, where Roger Williams Park will be your subject! 

Local photographer and RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) will offer his expertise and instruction before encouraging participants to explore and apply newly learned techniques to capture the beauty of the Park during the fall season! All you need is the camera on your phone.

This workshop is open to ages 10+, and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This limited-capacity event is capped at 15 people, so RSVP to reserve your ticket before they run out (link in bio)!

📷  This Saturday, October 10 
🍂 10 AM – 12 PM
🍁 Meet outside the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
Tomorrow is the official start of WALKtober at Roger Williams Park! 

All month long, every step counts toward your chance to win fun prizes! Keep track of your steps using the free STRAVA app (or method of your choice), and submit your MILEstone achievements of 6, 13.1, and 26.2 miles for a chance to win free tickets to the @rwpbotanicalcenter, @rwpzoo Holiday Lights, a seasonal Family Skating pass at the @providencerink, or park swag.

Hit the RWP trails for your daily walk, and get extra steps in by signing up for these events with @rwpmuseum, @stormwaterinnovationcenter, and our Friday Partner Peace Walks with @nonviolenceinstitute! Learn more and sign up by following the link in bio.

We're excited to present Walktober in partnership with @pvdparks and AARP Rhode Island.
Head over to the Temple to Music next Wednesday, September 30, from 12-2 PM to make art inspired by the beauty of the park! Julie Gearan hosts a free art activity, Slow Looking in Color and Line, with all the supplies provided. All experience levels are welcome!

Thank you to @risca1967 for helping make this event possible!
In August, we took a tour of the Roger Williams Park Produce Donation Garden with garden leaders Kim and Deb to see what they were harvesting! Sponsored by the @rwpbotanicalcenter and run by volunteer @urimastergardeners, this flourishing vegetable garden feeds the community by growing and donating fresh, organic produce to local food banks and kitchens, and serves as public education. 

They’re on track to grow over 3,500 pounds of food this year! 🍅🫑

The resourceful team of volunteers relies on help from the community. Visit the link in bio to learn more and see their wishlist of items ranging from lumber and hardware cloth to tools and supplies.

Stay tuned for part 2! 🌱
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