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Raise your hand if you could use an hour of self-care this week! 👋 Leave the stress of everyday life behind for Mental Health Morning Thursday at 9 AM in the serene Botanical Center. Be sure to RSVP, and let the relaxation stretch beyond the session by purchasing a ticket to hang out at the Center!

Keep the good vibes going with Movies at the Park set to take place sunset on the Boathouse Lawn. Hopefully the weather cooperates for this quintessential summer outing perfect for the whole fam! 📽🍿

See you soon, Park peeps!

#FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #summer

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Raise your hand if you could use an hour of self-care this week! 👋 Leave the stress of everyday life behind for Mental Health Morning Thursday at 9 AM in the serene Botanical Center. Be sure to RSVP, and let the relaxation stretch beyond the session by purchasing a ticket to hang out at the Center!

Keep the good vibes going with Movies at the Park set to take place sunset on the Boathouse Lawn. Hopefully the weather cooperates for this quintessential summer outing perfect for the whole fam! 📽🍿

See you soon, Park peeps!

#FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #summer

Meet Richard Riccio and John Goff! 🌳

This month`s People of RWP spotlight introduces two dedicated Providence Parks Department employees: @iamriccio, the Botanical Center Supervisor at Roger Williams Park, and John, who has been with the Parks Department for over 14 years.

Even though their presence in the Park is not strictly for leisure, on any given day you can find Richard and John taking a walk during their break, enjoying the health benefits of being outside. If you see them, say hi! They’re a small part of the mighty @pvdparks crew who take care of over 100 parks, including our beloved RWP. 🥾

➡ Read more about them online (link in bio), and if you haven`t already, subscribe to our newsletter to see People of RWP in your inbox every month, along with exciting news, events, and more!

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There may be rain in the forecast, but we`re crossing our fingers for a break in the clouds during this week`s full itinerary of happenings in the Park! Before you grab the keys, check this space for any updates!

♟ Drop-in Chess continues Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for all ages and skill levels.
🌸 De-stress with a relaxing Mental Health Morning session at the Botanical Center Thursday at 9 AM.
🎥 Bring the whole family to the Boathouse Lawn for the monthly Movies in the Park series (on Thursday this time instead of Friday!), screening The Princess Bride, with free popcorn!
🌳 Wear your garden gloves and sturdy shoes to clean up the Park with Save the Bay at 9 AM on Friday.
🎷 The FirstWorks Summer Beats season is going strong with Friday`s concert at 6 PM, featuring The William Cepeda & Elio Villafranca Sextet: Merging Roots. @pvd_foodtruckevents offers a host of delicious fare nearby!

Visit our events calendar online for more info, and even more summer fun!

#FirstWorks #FirstWorksSummerBeats #FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #summer #pvd #providence #FoodTruckFriday #MovieNight

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There may be rain in the forecast, but we're crossing our fingers for a break in the clouds during this week's full itinerary of happenings in the Park! Before you grab the keys, check this space for any updates!

♟ Drop-in Chess continues Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for all ages and skill levels.
🌸 De-stress with a relaxing Mental Health Morning session at the Botanical Center Thursday at 9 AM.
🎥 Bring the whole family to the Boathouse Lawn for the monthly Movies in the Park series (on Thursday this time instead of Friday!), screening The Princess Bride, with free popcorn!
🌳 Wear your garden gloves and sturdy shoes to clean up the Park with Save the Bay at 9 AM on Friday.
🎷 The FirstWorks Summer Beats season is going strong with Friday's concert at 6 PM, featuring The William Cepeda & Elio Villafranca Sextet: Merging Roots. @pvd_foodtruckevents offers a host of delicious fare nearby!

Visit our events calendar online for more info, and even more summer fun!

#FirstWorks #FirstWorksSummerBeats #FreeFunPVD #lotstodo #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #summer #pvd #providence #FoodTruckFriday #MovieNight

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! 🌸

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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

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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

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