- Suitable for various ages.
- Semi-fenced in.
- *At a school, hours may be limited.
This school playground has several climbing structures, slides, swings, and multiple play sets. There are fields and a basketball court on the school grounds as well.
This playground right on the water has a play structure with slides, monkey bars and climbing features as well as a swing set. Note that it is not fenced and is right by the water. Bring sunscreen as there is very little shade!
- Suitable for various ages.
- Bathrooms available in town hall.
This large playground has a ton for kids to do. There is a huge spider web climber with a net like feature kids will love climbing on. There is a fun wooden tower with a covered slide, and a separate toddler sections. In addition you will find alligators, a fire engine, small climbing walls, and bridges. A covered gazebo provides nice shade for snacking.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- On the water and not fenced.
This playground has monkey bars, a merry go round, swings and see-saws and is adjacent to the beach.
- Good for younger kids.
- Partially fenced in.
This is a very small park with a wooden pirate ship for kids to climb onto. No swings, slides, or other climbing features.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Public restrooms nearby.
This playground is located behind the town hall and near the library. It has a dozen swings including two oversized,, a truck to drive, alligators to play on on, a spider web climber, slides, a rope bridge, hammock and a large tower. Smooth surface throughout.
- Suitable for various ages
- Fenced in
- No bathrooms
This playground is part of the larger Glenlyon Park which includes a baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, paved walking path. The playground includes multiple play structures with slides, as well as swings. Bring a picnic lunch and explore the whole park!
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially Fenced.
- No bathrooms.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fenced in.
This playground, located behind Hope High, is a must visit if you are in the area. There are a lot of unique play features for kids to enjoy. In addition the typical play structure with slides there is a sandbox, a unique art feature that kids are able to climb on and in, and lots of obstacle course-like things.
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- Better for younger kids, fairly small.
- Fenced in.
- Parking available
This playground has a small play structure with a slide and swings.
Brandon’s Beach at Burnside Park is a one-of-a-kind playground with a custom design inspired by Providence’s historic harbor. It features climbing structures, slides, spinners, swings and a wide variety of sensory-rich equipment. This playground was designed for children of all abilities and is suitable for children 2-12.
RIMOSA focuses on the building blocks of both art and science; curiosity, observation, experimentation, and communication. The mission of the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art is to merge art and science creating innovative, interactive exhibits and programs that awaken curiosity, encourage experimentation, and improve understanding of the world around us.
- Suitable for older children with some equipment for toddlers.
- Fenced in.
There is a lot to climb on at this playground! Aspiring gymnasts will enjoy the various monkey bars. There is also a merry go round and swings.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Fenced in.
This small playground is great for young kids. It has a swing set with one baby and one regular swing, a small play structure, and various plastic toys young children can play on. There is a picnic bench.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Fenced in.
This small playground beside the baseball field has a swing set and a play structure with two slides, a bridge, a zipline, and climbing features. This playground does not have shade.
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- Suitable for various ages.
- Fenced in.
This small playground has a climbing structure and swingset. It has a few benches. Note that there is not much shade, if it’s a sunny day bring sunscreen!
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- Suitable for older children.
- Fenced in.
This playground features monkey bars, swings, a zipline and a spiderweb climber. There is a basketball court nearby.
- Suitable for multiple ages
- Mostly fenced in.
- Bathrooms nearby.
The playground in Slater Park is a lot of fun for kids of all ages. They have two large spiderweb climbers, a play structure suitable for older children as well as a section for young children/toddlers. There are swings, slides & right outside the gate is a large elephant statue. There is plenty of free parking, and Daggett Farm is practically right next to the playground. Within Daggett Farm there are ride on toys for kids to play with and animals to look at. Be aware that Daggett has very limited shade. Bring sunscreen and know that it gets hot! There is also lots to explore within Slater Park itself.
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The Hope Street Farmers Market is a farmer-run cooperative created and managed by many of the best farmers and food artisans in Rhode Island. We sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, seafood, poultry and eggs, and many other items that we grow, make or raise ourselves. Come join us every Saturday morning from 9 to 1:00 and Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00. Load up your shopping bags with great things to eat, listen to live music and spend time with your neighbors – all at Lippitt Park on the East Side of Providence where Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard meet.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Not fenced in.
This playground has some larger play structures with slides. There are also monkey bars and various pieces of equipment to climb on. It is in the middle of Lippitt Park, so while it is not fenced there is ample grass around it. There are several benches.
