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Riverside Park

Aleppo St, Providence, RI 02909, USA

Overview

Category:Best Outdoor Playgrounds
Location:Providence, RI

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Riverside Park is a quiet, natural 'hidden gem' ideal for families seeking relaxation, fresh air, and outdoor activities like biking and walking without the usual crowds. Its well-maintained trails and abundant greenery provide a serene escape within Providence.

Key Highlights

  • Beautiful and silent place, perfect for refreshment and relaxation
  • Not crowded and messy, offering a peaceful experience
  • Well-maintained park (overall impression)
  • Excellent for bike riding, featuring a great bike path and walking trails
  • Abundant green nature and lots of trees for fresh air
  • Considered a 'Hidden Gem' by locals

Standout Features

  • Great bike path and trails for cycling and walking
  • Lush green nature and numerous trees
  • Peaceful and silent atmosphere, ideal for unwinding
  • Perceived as a local 'Hidden Gem'
  • Well-maintained grounds (general condition)

Perfect For

Suitable for children who can ride bikes (e.g., school-aged kids and up) due to dedicated bike paths
Good for families with younger children in strollers or for general nature walks, though specific playground equipment is not mentioned for toddlers/preschoolers

Ideal For

Quiet family outings seeking fresh air and nature
Bike rides and walks with children
Relaxation and refreshment away from crowds
Families looking for a peaceful outdoor activity
Discovering a local, less-known park

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Parents should be aware and mindful of potential litter (bits of glass and plastic) in some areas, especially if children are exploring off-path
  • Bring bikes or walking shoes to make the most of the trails
  • Ideal for a quiet escape when you want to avoid busy, noisy venues

Things to Consider

  • Some areas may have bits of glass and plastic, indicating inconsistent cleanliness in spots
  • Implicit need for visitors to help keep the park clean

Price & Value

Assumed free entry as a public park; no specific pricing mentioned.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • Trails for walking and cycling are mentioned, but no specific accommodations for special needs are reported.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Not mentioned; assumed to be a standard public park policy allowing outside food/picnics.

🚗Parking Info

  • Not mentioned in reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Consistently described as 'not crowded' and 'silent', suggesting low crowd levels at observed times.

🛡️Safety Features

  • No specific safety measures like staff supervision or first aid stations are mentioned, but the park is generally described as well-maintained.

When to Avoid

  • Families expecting a bustling playground with specific equipment for active play
  • Parents highly sensitive to any presence of litter (due to reported bits of glass/plastic)

What People Say

What's Great

  • Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Jihoon Park

Jihoon Park

a year ago

Beautiful & silent place to rest for refreshment. I like this place cause it’s not crowded and messy. Get some fresh air with green nature things.

David Kraus

David Kraus

3 years ago

A well maintained park in Providence. Please help keep it clean for everyone.

Deborah Franks

Deborah Franks

2 years ago

Enjoyable time riding bikes

Ruta

Ruta

2 years ago

Good place in midst of nature. There is a nice trail to cycle and walk. Lots of trees. I wish the place could be more cleaner- there was bits of glass and plastic at some places.

Dionne Harris

Dionne Harris

3 years ago

I've always loved this park. It's like a Hidden Gem in a racially diverse part of town. It has a great bike path.

Contact Information

Aleppo St, Providence, RI 02909, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.6
Total Reviews72
Recent Reviews5