Things to See

Roger Williams Park is home to historic architecture, award-winning art, and natural wonders. Come out and explore!

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Notable Art & Monuments

The Park is home to 28 pieces of art and architectural marvels. Have fun with the new online Self-Guided Tour and learn about each one.

Notable Trees

There are over 5,000 trees in Roger Williams Park – the oldest dating back to 1860! Download the map of notable trees to learn more about the various trees you can find in the Park.

Williams Family Cemetery

Located next to the Casino, the historic cemetery contains a granite monument dedicated to Roger Williams along with gravestones for dozens of his descendants.

Mounted Command

The Park is home to the City of Providence’s highly esteemed Mounted Command. The four-legged officers can be seen grazing in the fields across from the Botanical Center.

Seal House

Originally a shelter for the Zoo’s sea lions, the Seal House was constructed in 1938, along with a monkey house and an elephant house, as part of a Works Progress Administration project. Today it serves as a popular fishing spot in the Park.

Notable Buildings

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 

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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).
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