Things to Do

Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and recreation in Roger Williams Park. From leisurely boating in the connecting lakes to extreme biking on the new pump track, we have it all.

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Ball Fields

The Park contains a popular softball field and the Tim O’Neil Baseball Fields.
Visit The Ball Fields

Bike Park

Located across from the Temple to Music, the Bike Park includes a pump track and off-road bike trail.
Visit The Bike Park

Boating

Cruise the Park’s waterways on an iconic swan boat (paddle boats) across from Carousel Village or launch your own kayak or canoe from the boat ramp located near the Temple to Music.
Find a Swan Boat

Conversation Nooks

Sit, enjoy, and connect in Roger Williams Park!
Visit Conversation Nooks

Little Free Libraries

Located outside the Dalrymple Boathouse and in the Big Back Yard inside Roger Williams Park Zoo. Take a book, leave a book!
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Maps & Self-Guided Tours

Download a self-guided tour map to learn more about the trees, art, and historic buildings in the Park at your leisure.
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Playgrounds

Visit the playgrounds in Roger Williams Park!
Visit The Playgrounds

Tennis

Private tennis lessons and court rentals offered on the Park’s 10 Har-True clay tennis courts, open from late April until late November.
Play Tennis

Walking Paths and Trails

Run, walk or stroll while enjoying the scenic views on the trails and walkways throughout the Park.
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It’s officially one month until Rosé in the Roses on June 11! 🌹We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their garden party best – including statement-making headwear! Thank you to all the fashionistas who attended our Fascinator Workshop at the Botanical Center and created some show-stopping floral accessories with the help of instructor Michelle Carden.

Even if you missed the workshop, you have full permission to get creative with your Rosé look! Get your tickets by the end of May to enjoy an evening of mingling at the @rwpbotanicalcenter and Rose Maze, delicious bites by Ellie’s Bakery and Morin’s Catering, Mahjong with the @thegildedbirds, entertainment from the @theprovidencedrumtroupe, live music by @luisgilbertord and Ashley Frith, and more!

Special thanks to our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia, Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, and @wemakepretend.

https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/

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It’s officially one month until Rosé in the Roses on June 11! 🌹We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their garden party best – including statement-making headwear! Thank you to all the fashionistas who attended our Fascinator Workshop at the Botanical Center and created some show-stopping floral accessories with the help of instructor Michelle Carden. Even if you missed the workshop, you have full permission to get creative with your Rosé look! Get your tickets by the end of May to enjoy an evening of mingling at the @rwpbotanicalcenter and Rose Maze, delicious bites by Ellie’s Bakery and Morin’s Catering, Mahjong with the @thegildedbirds, entertainment from the @theprovidencedrumtroupe, live music by @luisgilbertord and Ashley Frith, and more! Special thanks to our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia, Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, and @wemakepretend. https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/

Can it be Friday at Roger Williams Park every day, please? 🥙🍿🎠

This past Friday was especially awesome thanks to a preview show from Ringling featuring talented acrobats, a Movies in the Park screening of The Greatest Showman, and, of course, Food Truck Friday!

Thank you to everyone who made it happen:
@ringling
@pvd_foodtruckevents
@pvdfilmfestival
@rwpzoo
@pvdparks

🌳Haven’t been to Roger Williams Park in a little while? Follow to keep up with events happening this summer and beyond!

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Can it be Friday at Roger Williams Park every day, please? 🥙🍿🎠 This past Friday was especially awesome thanks to a preview show from Ringling featuring talented acrobats, a Movies in the Park screening of The Greatest Showman, and, of course, Food Truck Friday! Thank you to everyone who made it happen: @ringling @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @rwpzoo @pvdparks 🌳Haven’t been to Roger Williams Park in a little while? Follow to keep up with events happening this summer and beyond!

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).

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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

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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
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