One of my favorite weekend walking or short hiking spots…read more They also have a big pond/lake with a small sandy beach that has a lifeguard in the summer. It's very kid friendly and there are tons of families there in a warm day. By the beach there are restrooms, picnic tables and a cafe that serves snacks, fast food and ice cream. You can walk a loop around the water which is very scenic and relatively easy on a paved road. Or you can venture off the road onto the many hiking and mountain biking trails that run through the woods. Bring decent shoes for this as the trails are relatively short but can be steep, rocky and muddy at times. It's beautiful and peaceful but also there are enough people out that a single woman alone could feel safe. Lots of people bring their dogs for walks here. There are also picnic spots with grills and areas where you can boulder and rock climb. Truly a lovely park that has something for everyone!

Great park- been coming here for years / with dogs, kids, friends etc.. always a great experience-…read morecleaner than most parks/trails around

Nice spot to stretch the legs in the Lincoln area. I come here for some short walks before or after…read moreyoga. It's basically a park with some beautiful trees, paths and large stretches of grass. Easy, free parking but watch for pot holes. Many people bring their dogs here to play on the grass. Beware of coyotes.

How have I not been here before?! It's so open! Rolling hills! A small pond! It's gorgeous and nice…read moreto see mostly nice dogs for my pup to say hello to!! There are some outhouses (yes, they were open at least today) trails are nearly impossible to get lost on! Trash cans for your dog waste! Lots of parking! ... sure there is the odd jerk who's dog is unmannered, but they were leas common than the local dog park! We will be back!

This park is AMAZING! There's so much to do, see, and explore here…read more Some of the highlights include: the historic Daggett House, the watercolor society, and Loof carousel. There's a dog park, covered pavilion and various picnic sites that can be rented, plus tennis and pickle ball courts. There's also frisbee golf, multiple baseball fields, a walking path along the 10 mile river, plus a playground. There are many places to take photos; Marconi garden with gazebo, a picturesque pond with bandstand, and an English garden (called friendship garden), plus countless places with lush grasses and trees. In the summer they offer family entertainment with various performers and music. They also offer a summer camp for kids as well as various exercise and dance classes for adults. All this information can be found on their website. The hidden gem of this park is its winter wonderland celebration where the community comes together to decorate 650+ Christmas trees along with displays and lights, it's absolutely magical. The park is clean and well maintained and is constantly undergoing updates and improvements. The one down side is there's only 1 small basketball court even though there is space to expand this area.

The Slater Park Looff Carousel is a historic carousel that was completed in 1895. It was built by…read moreDanish immigrant Charles I. D. Looff. He was born as Carl Jürgen Detlef Looff in Bad Bramstedt, Holstein (now Germany) in 1852. After immigrating to the United States in 1870 at the age of 18, Looff settled in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and found work as a carver for a furniture factory. He began a hobby of taking home leftover wood scraps from the factory and carving them into carousel animals. He created his first carousel in 1876 and it became Coney Island's first carousel and amusement ride. Looff soon opened his own carousel factory in Brooklyn and continued to build more of the rides. In 1886, Looff was commissioned to build a carousel for Crescent Park (known as "the Coney Island of the East") in Rhode Island. In 1895, he moved his family there and established a new headquarters. He built a second, larger and more elaborate carousel for the amusement park. He also built an adjoining workshop and showroom for prospective buyers. Looff relocated to California in 1910 so he could build carousels for amusement parks on the West Coast. He passed away in 1918 after building close to 50 carousels. Looff is regarded as one of the most important and influential carousel builders of all time. The Slater Park Carousel was originally built for a carnival called Lee Funland in upstate New York. It was moved to Slater Park in 1910 where it still stands today. It is one of only six historic carousels in the United States which still resides in its original building. The carousel is a "stander" or stationary carousel. This means that the animal figures are designed to stand on the platform with at least three legs on the ground and they don't move up and down. This contrasts with "jumper" figures which usually move up and down and have all four legs elevated as if in mid-gallop. The Slater Park Carousel is the oldest Looff-stander carousel in the world. The platform features 44 horses, a camel, a giraffe, a lion, three dogs, and two chariots. Today the carousel is open from April through October. It operates on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm - 5pm (daily in July and August). Rides cost $1. My family and I recently visited the Slater Park Looff Carousel. My wife and I have been carousel enthusiasts since we visited the New England Carousel Museum a few years ago. We were spending the day in the Greater Providence Area and decided to visit the Crescent Park Looff Carousel in Riverside (which is absolutely beautiful!) We learned that Charles Looff built another carousel in 1895 that was located nearby at Slater Park, so we made a drive there afterwards. We were a little disappointed that the Slater Park Carousel's horses don't move up and down and that there isn't a brass ring device like the one featured on the Crescent Park Carousel. That being said, the Slater Park Carousel is still exceptional. All of the horses and menagerie animal figures have been beautifully carved and painted. We also noticed that this carousel moves quite fast (about 9 mph). In fact, the speed has been slowed down over the years and used to be as high as 14 mph. Overall, we had a fun experience at the Slater Park Looff Carousel and would recommend carousel enthusiasts to visit it as well as the nearby Crescent Park Looff Carousel.

Before moving to Lincoln, we owned a home just off Blackstone Boulevard, so this was our walking…read moreand jogging path almost every single day. We have a lot of great memories here, and even though we don't live nearby anymore, we still make the drive over some mornings just to get a walk in. It's one of those places that keeps drawing you back. I've always felt safe on the Boulevard. Whether I was out early in the morning, after work, or on a weekend, there's usually a steady mix of runners, walkers, cyclists, families, and people out with their dogs. It has a very comfortable, welcoming feel, and it's one of the prettiest places to get outside in Providence. The mature trees lining the path make it scenic in every season, but especially during the spring and fall. One thing I've always appreciated is how well the path is maintained. It's clean, the landscaping is kept up, and it's obvious people take pride in preserving it. Parking is also surprisingly easy. There are plenty of spots along Blackstone Boulevard itself and on the surrounding side streets, so we've never had trouble finding a place to park. The summertime is especially enjoyable. The farmers market is one of our favorite reasons to come back, and the food trucks make it easy to turn a morning walk into a fun outing. It's a great atmosphere, and there's always something going on without feeling overwhelming. If you have a dog, this is an excellent place for a walk. There's plenty of room, lots of friendly people, and it's easy to spend an hour or two just enjoying the neighborhood. Blackstone Boulevard has been part of our lives for years, first as our everyday walking path and now as a place we still make a point to visit. It's scenic, peaceful, well maintained, and one of my favorite places in Providence to get outside. Five stars without hesitation.

This is a great walking path that is both kid and dog friendly. Walking down the boulevard and back…read moreis a great way to get exercise any time of the year while taking in the views of the beautiful homes on either side. The boulevard hosts several events through the year like concerts, nature activities, and a farmers market. Check out the Blackstone Parks Concervancy website for more information

Very cute park with a decent swing set and expansive jungle gym…read more There are also a lot of cars for kids of different sizes and a few small climbing/slide setups as well.

I come here 4-5 times a week with the boy that I nanny for. We've been coming since he could walk…read more(so 4 months or so now) and it's a great space for toddlers. There is a large grassy area filled with toy houses that the kids can go inside. There are also some swings and a pretty toddler safe jungle gym. There are a few things about the jungle gym that aren't great for the under 3 crowd, namely a set of climbing rungs built for taller kids and there are 1 or 2 spots on the second level that don't have a railing so if your child doesn't understand how gravity works yet they are liable to step off the edge and fall 4-5 feet to the sandy ground. There is also a cement area with 2 toy basketball hoops that I've witnessed many a stumbling toddler fall on. I appreciate all the benches for parents and misc. caregivers to sit and chat (a big plus if you're there for 1-2 hours a day and don't feel the need to hover obsessively over your child). Best part is that it's gated and that almost every area of the park is clearly visible from every bench (again, great if your an aware, but not obsessive parent). The only major con is the cleanliness of the park, specifically the amount of trash on the ground. There are a few garbage cans but I regularly see people just leaving napkins and wrappers on the benches or ground. It would be great to see people throwing out their trash or seeing the city clean up once in a while. Another lesser con is that nobody bothers to throw away any broken toys, there have been a few times that I've had to deal with a baby crying because I wouldn't let him impale himself on a jagged, broken shovel piece. So that's less than ideal.

This is one of my favorite parks in Providence with lots of things to do..it's located on the East…read moreside of Providence, near some nice restaurants and shops, so it's a nice break from shopping or eating out. Located at the tip of Blackstone Boulevard near the Providence/Pawtucket line, Lippitt Memorial Park features paved walking paths, benches, play equipment for ages 2 and up, and a newly refurbished fountain. Once part of Blackstone Boulevard and Swan Point Cemetery, the park was dedicated in 1938 to Alexander Lippitt, a First Lieutenant killed in WWI. From May through October, the park hosts a Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am-1pm.

Big beautiful tree covered park on Hope Street. Water fountain, playground, sidewalks. Very…read morepeaceful inside. Lots of parking.

I coach high school tennis here during the Rhode Island's girls season, and it offers a number of…read moreamenities for local kids in town and school sports teams. Located behind Nathaniel Greene school and the fire station on Smithfield Ave, there are soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, a pool during the summer months...And, there's even a picnic area. Many people walk their dogs here, and its a good spot for tennis if you're in the area.

Payne Park aka Randall Street Park is a neighborhood park is on a triangle of land between houses…read more There is some street parking on all three sides. Overhead lights for nighttime fun. The park has two full basketball courts with bleachers and one half-court basketball court and a playground surrounded by benches. There is a pergola with a picnic table. And a splashpad / fountain area. Three stars because litter despite the presence of trash wheelie bins. [Review 15260 overall, 762 of 2021, number 28 in Rhode Island.]