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Lying adjacent to Kennedy Plaza, Biltmore Park and The Rink, historic Burnside park was dedicated in 1892 and landscaped following the completion of Union Station in 1898. The Banjotti Fountain (1899), created by Enid Yodel, was commissioned by Paul Bajnotti as a memorial to his late wife, Carrie Brown. Today, the park sits in the heart of Providence and offers shady benches, a recently-restored fountain, and Brandon's Beach Playground.
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Decided to go back and redo this piece of downtown Providence from a couple months ago. I’m much happier with the changes now.
Happy to see this photo of painted cardboard cutouts (originally created by #spacetransformationstation to support transit riders in Kennedy Plaza) used in the "Week Without Driving" campaign.
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Kennedy Plaza, Providence~
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The Industrial Trust Building (aka the Superman Building) going up 93 years ago! Happy Birthday to our skyline superhero! 🎂 (📸: providencepubliclibrary) #providence #pvd #rhodeisland #newengland #401love #savingplaces #industrialtrust #superman #supermanbuilding #savesupermanri #artdeco #skyscraper #downtown #westminster #kennedyplaza #walkerandgillette #architect #happybirthday #93yearsyoung #bornin1928 #mostendangeredproperty #adaptivereuse #tallestbuilding #icon #landmark #skylinesuperhero
Today we are back in Burnside Park! Come by and participate in Laura Brown-Lavoie`s powerful interactive poetry installation, Un Separation Station! #mylivingmonument #risdmuseum #kennedyplazapvd
Some big #circlewheelies #sebikes #sebikelife #blocks #bigripper #kennedyplaza #providence #rhodeisland
Christmas is around the corner…
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Added to my winter wanna-do list: skating in the park ⛸🏙
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Winter walks in downtown Prov. #Downcity #Providence #PVD #kennedyplazapvd #lookingood #ig_rhodeisland #johnnyclamcakes
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Skating not your thing? The ice rink in Providence`s Kennedy Plaza now has bumper cars!!! 📸 mayorofpvd .
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Rocking our #lillebaby in downtown Providence to check out the various festivals this holiday weekend #columbusday #federalhill #kennedyplazapvd #alexandanicenter
The Ambrose Burnside Monument, dedicated in 1887, was originally located where the U.S. District Court is located now. Compare the difference between the current pedestal and the pedestal in this photograph. The pedestal was changed when the statue was moved from what was the east end of Exchange Place to what was then City Hall Park, cutting the height of the monument from 31 feet to 20 feet. This photo was taken in 1891.
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.
Burnside Park is owned and managed by the City of Providence.
Paid parking; uncovered lot
50 Exchange Ter, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Upscale modern Italian eatery.
50 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Paid parking; covered garage
51 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
A well-known lemonade stand.
A tour through downtown Providence's historic sites, showcasing the city's rich architectural and cultural history.
A guided walking tour that explores the early Black history of Providence, highlighting significant landmarks and stories of African American resilience.
Offers guided tours of Rhode Island, including historic, cultural, and food tours, giving visitors an in-depth experience of the state.
1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Gourmet fry creations.
100 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Iconic food truck known for burgers and late-night snacks.
72 Spruce St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Join us in preserving and enhancing the Downtown Providence Park Network (DPPN)
🌊 Waterplace Park: Where History Meets the River 🌉
Once the site of the historic Great Salt Cove, Waterplace Park was completed in 1994 and now anchors one of Providence’s most iconic public spaces. Connected to nearly ¾ mile of cobblestone-paved Riverwalk, this waterfront park features Venice-style bridges and winding pedestrian paths that sit just below the hum of city traffic.
🕯️ Best known as the heart of WaterFire, Waterplace Park comes alive in the summer with bonfires on the river and music that echoes through the city — a must-experience for locals and visitors alike.
#WaterplacePark #RiverwalkPVD #WaterFireProvidence #ProvidenceHistory #DowntownPVD #UrbanOasis #PVDparks #CreativeCapital
🚴♀️ Happy Bike to Work Day, PVD! 🚴♂️
Photo courtesy of our friends at @pvdbikejam 💥
There’s no better way to start your day than pedaling through Downtown Providence; especially when you`re surrounded by river views, green spaces, and public art from the Downtown Providence Park Network. 🌿
Whether you`re a daily commuter or just giving it a try, today’s the perfect day to hop on two wheels and enjoy a healthier, greener way to get to work. 🚦💼
🌇 Bonus: Grab lunch or relax in one of downtown`s beautiful parks after your ride!
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🌇 This Week in Downtown PVD! 🌿
Your weekly itinerary is packed with rhythm, movement, art, and imagination — all in the parks and public spaces you love:
🎶 Sunset Celebration with Providence Drum Troupe
🧘♀️ Yoga in the Park with Jala Studio
🎨 Creative Conversations with RISD
🤡 Amy the Mime brings whimsical magic to 195 District Park
🖼️ The Collector’s Journey: Discovering the Future of Art with RISD at the RI Convention Center
✨From soundscapes to stillness, performance to perspective, there’s something for everyone downtown this week.
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#DowntownPVD #PVDparks #CreativeCapital #ThisWeekInPVD #PublicArt #YogaInThePark #RISD #ProvidenceDrumTroupe #195DistrictPark
Discover Providence — part of what makes Providence, Rhode Island, a must-visit U.S. city according to The Times. Once a hub of textile, tool, and jewelry industries, this under-the-radar capital now draws food lovers with everything from old-school Italian delis on Federal Hill to fried chicken shacks, artisan doughnuts, and restaurants led by rising culinary stars. All just an hour from Boston.
Thank you to thetimes.com for naming Providence a place to visit!
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🔥 WaterFire starts at sunset TONIGHT in PVD!
Join us on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge for Starts at Sunset — an evening of art, community, and glowing braziers lighting up the night. ✨
🗓 Thursday, May 15
🕗 7:59 PM (sunset) – 10:00 PM
📍 Pedestrian Bridge, Providence
Presented by @providencetourism
Let the sunset be your signal — we’ll see you by the fire. 🕯️
#StartsAtSunset #WaterFirePVD #DowntownPVD #PublicArt #SunsetVibes #PVDNights
30 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903