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The Casino

The Casino has been a social center for Rhode Island for over 120 years.

Designed and built to replace the “What Cheer Cafe” on this site in 1896, the Casino was designed to offer natural, breathtaking views of the surrounding area.  The Colonial Revival-style structure was constructed with $30,000 raised by receipts from launch boat rides, row boat and ice skate rentals and other amusements. It has been host to thousands of concerts, dances, weddings and events. The indoors includes a glorious ballroom as well as a dining room that is often used as a meeting rooms.

“The Roger Williams Park Casino was named after the Italian term ‘casino,’ meaning ‘little house,’ rather than for gambling,” said Josh Estrella, a spokesman for the City of Providence. “This term originates from Venetian culture, where some families had small, separate houses called ‘casinos’ for social events and short getaways near their primary residences.” from The Providence Journal.

The veranda is a wonderful romantic location!

Rent The Casino For Private Events

Private events are managed by The City of Providence.

Date Erected:
1896
Architect:
Banning and Thornton
Did you know?
You can rent the Casino for your upcoming event!

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Join us for a Partner Peace Walk tomorrow at 12 PM! All are welcome to take a stroll with us and @nonviolenceinstitute to connect, talk, and enjoy the outdoors – meet at the Boathouse at Roger Williams Park. These walks take place every Friday, except for holidays.

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Join us for a Partner Peace Walk tomorrow at 12 PM! All are welcome to take a stroll with us and @nonviolenceinstitute to connect, talk, and enjoy the outdoors – meet at the Boathouse at Roger Williams Park. These walks take place every Friday, except for holidays.

THANK YOU to everyone who made Rosé in the Roses so memorable! Last Thursday, we celebrated the Conservancy and community, while giving a bittersweet send-off to RWPC’s outgoing board chair, Joe Pari.

Shout-out to @theprovidencedrumtroupe and @thesoundofgravity for filling the Botanical Center with magical sights and sounds – we can’t be the only ones still humming Pink Pony Club, right? 🤩 And to talented musicians Ashley Frith and @luisgilbertord for serenading guests throughout the night!

Stay tuned for a part-2 recap highlighting the rest of our amazing vendors and sponsors who made this year’s event one for the books!

@rwpbotanicalcenter
@pvdparks
@beacon.bank
@beaulinemedia
@morinscatering
@elliesprov
@sabrina_scolari_photography
@wemakepretend

📽️ Visit the Swan Stories link in our bio to learn more about Joe’s work founding the Conservancy!

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THANK YOU to everyone who made Rosé in the Roses so memorable! Last Thursday, we celebrated the Conservancy and community, while giving a bittersweet send-off to RWPC’s outgoing board chair, Joe Pari. Shout-out to @theprovidencedrumtroupe and @thesoundofgravity for filling the Botanical Center with magical sights and sounds – we can’t be the only ones still humming Pink Pony Club, right? 🤩 And to talented musicians Ashley Frith and @luisgilbertord for serenading guests throughout the night! Stay tuned for a part-2 recap highlighting the rest of our amazing vendors and sponsors who made this year’s event one for the books! @rwpbotanicalcenter @pvdparks @beacon.bank @beaulinemedia @morinscatering @elliesprov @sabrina_scolari_photography @wemakepretend 📽️ Visit the Swan Stories link in our bio to learn more about Joe’s work founding the Conservancy!

It’s a beautiful day for rosé! 🌹🥂 We’ll see you soon!

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It’s a beautiful day for rosé! 🌹🥂 We’ll see you soon!
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