Roger Williams Park - A Peaceful Escape
Roger Williams Park, is located in the southernmost part of Providence, bordering on neighboring Cranston. The park was designed by Horace Cleveland in 1878, with construction being completed through 1880s. Roger Williams Park is an elaborately landscaped 427-acre city park that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park was named after Roger Williams, the founder of Providence and a co-founder to the state of Rhode Island. Within the park are seven lakes which comprise approximately 100 acres.
A few of our recommendations for attractions within Roger Williams Park are listed below. Additionally, one of our favorites is visiting the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Cormack Planetarium
Visit the Planetarium and take a journey into space through seven exciting exhibits. Discover the wonders of the solar system, take a field trip to the moon, and learn more about space collisions past, present and future.
- Admission is $3, children 4-7 years old is $2 - including entrance to the Museum and galleries.
- The planetarium is open to the public every weekend and during school vacation weeks
Carousel Village and Cafe
Carousel Village's main highlight is a beautiful Victorian Carousel. Other attractions include a bouncy tent, banana boat ride, Hasbro Boundless Playground, and more.
- Open 10am - 5pm daily
- The Carousel Village operates on a token basis - tokens may be purchased for $1 each
