A strong Providence fit
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Waterplace Park
The downtown river basin and Riverwalk, opened in 1994 on the old Great Salt Cove, where Providence reconnected with its rivers — and the home setting of the WaterFire installation.
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Last checked June 4, 202690-day review window
- Area
- Downtown
- Type
- Park
- Checked
- June 4, 2026
Location
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Waterplace Park, Memorial Boulevard
Providence, RI 02903
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When to pick it
Travelers who want a Providence choice with dependable practical value.
Downtown + Downcity
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At A Glance
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- Address
- Waterplace Park, Memorial Boulevard, Providence, RI 02903 Get directions
- Phone
- not-listed Call
- Hours
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- Official website
- goprovidence.com Open site
- Last checked
- June 4, 2026
- Official website
- goprovidence.com
- Category
- park
What to know
Free downtown river basin with a walkable RiverwalkThe setting for the WaterFire art installation on select nights
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parkfreeriverwalkoutdoor-daytime
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A useful Providence fit
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Greater Providence CVB — Waterplace Park and Riverwalk
Checked 2026-06-04
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