As a new dog momma, I've been visiting many dog parks and this one is definitely one of my…read morefavorites, not to mention it's closest to my home! It is a large dog park with plenty of space for your furry friend to run around. They have the double gates and even have a lost and found box which I thought was super cute. It's a clean park and has a couple of seating areas. The park is just one large enclosed area so there isn't a separate area for smaller dogs, but all the times that I've been there, all the dogs have gotten along just fine and the owners all seem to be nice and responsible. Initially, the dog park can be hard to find since it is tucked away in Haines park. It is behind 2 baseball fields and the parking lot for it is down a dirt road. It is a great place for your dog to go and socialize or to run around to his heart's content !

This dog park is huge. There's no water and no separation between the big and little dogs, so it's…read morereally for very socialized, non-aggressive dogs and pups, not necessarily ones you're trying to re-socialize. Everyone is very nice and you don't get chastised for throwing a ball here like you do at the one in Pawtucket. There are poop bags, so just bring a jug of water for your pooch and you'll be all set.

This is a lovely organization!!! They support blackstone blvd and the parks behind the Lincoln…read moreschool. They have a great group of volunteers and workers, and do a beautiful job keeping up with all of the tree maintenance and trails. They also host a summer concert series on the blvd. The concert series is family and dog friendly, it's a lot of fun! Kids are always playing and people are dancing. The bands are always a smashing hit too! I bring my dog and we always enjoy the show. Last nights show was great!

I have been walking this park for over 20 years and have watched it grow from a slightly sketchy…read morewild patch of woods to a well maintained beautiful place with easy to walking trails that make you feel you are far from the city (well a little far). The park is split by a road that goes between the River Road and Butler Ave (Irving Ave can get you there heading towards the river). It is set off and not easy to find if you don't know about it. One half has wide easy to walk on paths that loop and can give some sense of being bigger than it's foot print. The other half is more challenging due to it still wild nature, the trails are footpaths that can be difficult due to rocks slopes and leaf litter, but still a great easy way to get some steps in with a little added cardio. You have to cross Irving Ave to enter the other side. Speaking of Cardio, there are dirt and log "steps" that bring you down to the water. Dogs are welcome but should be on a leash this is NOT A DOG PARK. I say this because I have had unleashed dogs lunge for me only to be reprimanded by said dogs ignorant owner for complaining in the dog park, sheesh. Please go, bring you doggie poo bags in and bring them back out! The park usually has bags at the sign as you enter the trails.

Nice dog park in Federal Hill. I met a friend for a quick visit while she was walking her puppy…read more The dog park is fully fenced in so it's safe. Many people use this as a place to walk around a few laps as well. The place is clean with several trash cans around. Grass is a bit barren but it's expected with so many dogs walking around.

Franciscan Park is a 2.5 acre fully fenced-in park in the Federal Hill Neighborhood of Providence…read more It is not officially a dog park, but is only used by dog owners and walkers. It is a nice park with lots of shade from large trees and a paved walking trail. There are some dusty areas from high traffic, but this park, unlike Dexter or Gano, is large enough that it still supports a lot of grass. The park is well appointed with trash cans, benches, and communal water bowls. There are two gates: one on Ridge St, and one at the end of Bell St. However, neither latches, so watch out if you have a tiny dog or a dog that likes to push open doors! There is a lot more parking on Ridge St. The park has a strict closing time of 9pm, and there are no lights - throughout the park are scattered remnants of old light posts with capped off wires. Probably best to keep your dogs or kids from playing with them.

Large park with wood chips on the ground. The park is covered with trees so on the hot July days…read moreit's nice and cool. Large dog side, small dog side. The park is supported by volunteers.

I love India Point Park & I love that they've been doing more work to make it nicer and more…read moreinviting. The swings are a great addition, and I use the bike path and walking paths there frequently. As the weather gets better, I'm looking forward to spending more time there. It's always nice to grab a coffee from somewhere on Wickenden and set up in the park for a bit to enjoy the water and the people.

One of my favorite parks in Rhode Island!…read more So well maintained & full of nature (bugs, birds, squirrels, & more) despite being very much in the middle of the city. It connects Wickenden to the water in such a pleasant way. I also swear the plants & trees cut down the traffic noise from the evil Washington Bridge - which is much appreciated. Whoever was on the civil engineering team for designing this park deserves major props. Big fan.

Rose Larisa Park is in a beautiful section of Riverside, and is right across the street from the…read moreCrescent Park Carousel. Also across the street is Dune Bros, so when you visit Rose Larisa, you can get some clam cakes & chowder and go eat in the park with a water view. I especially like the wooden staircases that take you down to the water. Although the beach is not very wide, it is long enough for a walk and leashed dogs are allowed on the beach as well. Rose Larisa is a great place to watch the sunset, and there is plenty of free parking. This park also is home to the annual RI Folk Festival and the city of East Providence also presents summer concerts here so go check out some local live music! I absolutely love this waterfront park.

Came for an Easter Egg Hunt for dogs. Park is super clean. Plenty of parking and beautiful views.read more

If I had written this post prior to this weekend I would be giving all 5 stars. Unfortunately,…read moreirresponsible people and more specifically, their dogs, have let me to drop a star. Lets start with the park itself. If you're looking for it via your GPS it's smarter to do Pond Street North in Seekonk, as the park is right on the line. Once you get close you'll start to see signs for the dog park. It's right across the street from the Animal Shelter which (if you read the story below) is a good thing. The park has a large dog side and a small dog side. My dog is just over 30lbs and loves to play with big dogs, so we are often found on that side. Most time, the small dog side not occupied. There are water bowls and free water, as well as poop bags and trash bins. There are also a few benches, which on hot days, the dogs will dig under and lay. The land itself has grassy spots and also bark mulch/sticks in some areas, which turn into chew toys for some. All in all, it is a very nice dog park. STORY TIME! Last Saturday, I had been at the park for about an hour and a half. My dog, Lincoln, had been playing with a variety of different dogs big and small. They had been slowing down when a couple with their bulldogs (Brazilian Bulldog and Blue Southern something or other) enter the park. All seemed well for the start. Their dogs didn't seem very interested in running around or playing, which could have been the weather. In an attempt to stay relatively close to Lincoln, I switched benches and over heard a conversation about the woman's bulldogs get "attacked" by a husky/malamute mix that was a regular there. She stated that she thought this dog had to be a wolf hybrid mix and how she Googled it and blah blah blah. If it is the dog I know of, I find this highly unlikely, since this dog plays great with my small dog. No sooner am I thinking this, that one of her bulldogs LUNGES at Lincoln. He begins yelping at the top of his lungs and running, tail between his legs. It started quite a commotion with all owners running after their dogs and trying to break it up. The woman threw water at them and then literally laid her body down on top of the dog to get it to stop. I promptly got my very shaken up dog and see a woman from the Animal Shelter running over to make sure all was okay. We checked Lincoln over for blood and she made a wild guess as to which dog it was, yes, the bulldogs! She said they had been in a few other altercations and unfortunately they don't have a "three strikes and you're out rule" or else they would be gone. Moral of the story, if you see this blonde woman with her two bulldogs... steer clear! I will not stop coming here, but I will absolutely leave if I see her, or at least switch sides. To seal the deal she remained quiet as a mouse as I left. No apology, no acknowledgement, no nothing. Pretty unfortunate.

Taken my pup here two times and he was attacked both time. Owners don't do anything about it and it…read morebecame my problem to break up the fight and carry my dog away. Also right next to a sewage place and it smells awful. Would not recommend if you care about the safety of your dog.

This seems to be a duplicate listing since I already reviewed the other Prospect Terrace Park page…read more I'll just add my two cents anyway. A beautiful and historic park with views of downtown Providence. It is located right on a hill and has the statue and tomb of Roger Williams with his hand out. There were benches and a small path throughout. A great place to picnic, watch the sunset, and just relax. The Rhode Island State House and Providence Place Mall can be seen from there. There is no parking lot just street parking. The houses nearby are historic. This was a frequent stop for author HP Lovecraft. No wonder it is called "The Jewel of the City".

Prospect Terrace is one of my favorite places to watch the sunrise or sunset over the Providence…read moreskyline. The park holds a lot of sentimental value for the city because it houses the Roger Williams statue and tomb. Personally, I appreciate how well maintained the park is and how peaceful it is. On warmer days, it can get a little busy, but it's a great place to relax. When I'm need of a little reprieve I like to bring my blanket and meditate on the grass. I also appreciate its location being so close to Brown and downtown Providence simultaneously. It's convenient and peaceful.

Glow in the dark paddleboats review: First off with the…read morepaddle oats, the musuem and the pumpkins there is way too much happening in the park and not enough parking! 2nd: the paddleboat employees ask you don't linger and keep moving. So enjoying your $ spent goes very fast. 3rd: 2 adults and I 1 kid you can all fit but I know we were squished! 4th: we did not get wet. It was a fear of mine (driving home wet=not fun) This was a perfect event on a Friday night for a 4 year old but I don't think my husband was pleased...

One of my favorite places to ponder, wander. I always enjoy parking at the carousel parking lot, or…read moreat the small parking area, near a walking path towards the Japanese Garden. Around this area, I usually can find the swan family. It's been a few years that I've kept tabs on the swans. I only saw a few perched cold on the frozen pond on this particular afternoon.

Cabral Park is one of those Providence places that I have a bit of a soft spot for. I used to bring…read moremy nephews here when they were younger, and some of my memories of the park come from those days. It was always an easy place to bring kids when you wanted them to run around, burn off some energy, and spend a little time outside without having to make a whole production out of it. The park has definitely seen better days, though. There is a lot to like about the location and what the park can offer, but parts of it have looked worn and in need of some attention for quite a while. That's why I'm encouraged by the improvements and renovation work that have started to take shape. Providence has been putting more attention into improving its neighborhood parks, and Cabral Park is a place where that investment makes sense. What I like about neighborhood parks like this is that they don't need to be some elaborate destination. They serve the people who live nearby. Kids need somewhere to play, families need somewhere to get outside, and neighborhoods benefit enormously from having accessible green space. Cabral Park has that basic value, even when the facilities themselves could use some TLC. I have to admit that seeing improvements happening here gives me a little bit of nostalgia. I remember bringing my nephews here and watching them run around, and now I'm seeing the park enter another chapter. That's the nice thing about public spaces. They change, they get worn down, they get renovated, and eventually a new generation of kids comes along and makes their own memories there. I'm giving Cabral Park four stars because I think it has plenty of potential, but it still needs some investment and continued maintenance to really reach it. I'm hopeful that the current renovation work is the beginning of a larger transformation rather than a one-and-done effort. If Providence follows through, this could become an even better neighborhood park for the families who use it. For me, though, the place already has some history. I spent time here with my nephews years ago, and I'm glad to see the city giving the park some attention. I'll be interested to come back and see what it looks like once the work is finished.

This is a small park with a small baseball field, playground and spashpark…read more Cabral Park honors Private First Class Paul Cabral who died in Vietnam in 1964. Before the water park located there now, Cabral Park was also home to the Fox Point Pool. It was demolished in the early 1990s and, in its place, the city built the first water spray park in Providence. Many people use this park to get close to the river and we have enjoyed strolling around here multiple times...