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Grant's Block Park, located at the corner of Westminster and Union Streets, has reopened with a fresh new look. Completed in May 2024, the revamped park features a 1,730 square-foot dog park, new cedar seating, beautifully landscaped beds with nine new trees and flowering perennials, and enhanced lighting throughout. Designed by Cornish Associates, Ryan Associates, and Union Studio Architects, with Landscape Creations handling the build, the park is a welcoming addition to the Westminster Street Corridor.
#datenite #cincopvd2016 #grantsblock #indowncitypvd #thedustyrebel #obey #betz "She never came" #nataliarak "adventure time" #amybartlett "three waves for coastway" #providencemurals
#downtownprovidence #pocoloco taco #trinitybrewingco margaritas "for a long time, I go to bed early" #thatdeanwall
Cinco de Mayo yums! #fishtacos #tamale #mijostacotruck #indowncity #grantsblock #pvd #daytimedate
#moviesontheblock #thebreakfastclub #providence #grantsblock #ri #movies
Beautiful day and a huge crowd at the #providence rockandrollyardsale #tacofest #cincodemayo
The colonelscollectibles booth was slammed all day and it was great to see friends and meet lots of new customers 😊🙌🏻👍🏻🤟🏻
#bigshow #providenceri #grantsblock #downtown #downtownprovidence #vintage #vintagevendor #springmarket #outdoorshow #festive #havingfuninthesun
Providence! I’m coming back 🤘My vintage advertisement magnets will be featured at the punkcakealternoart Traveling Table at the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale this Saturday!
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#wickedcoolkitsch #vintageadvertising #upcycledvintage #makersofinstagram #makersmovement #vintage #kitsch #vintagekitsch #tacofestpvd #indowncity #pvd #providence #rhodylove #tacofest2018 #tacosyburritos #punkcakealternoart #punkcakeart #artstagram #popupmarket #vintagevinyl #grantsblock #weybossetstreet #weekendplans
Movies on the Block in Providence goes down here. It is a great time to meet up with friends (or make new ones) and family and catch a movie. .
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#earlymorning #providence #rhodeisland #snapseed #vsco #vscocam #rhody #littlerhody #providenceri #arquitecture #localsonly401 #ig_rhody #motb #moviesontheblock #grantsblock #agameoftones #moviesontheblockpvd #light #blackandwhite #movies
Rock ‘n Roll Yard Sale! #BlockParty #GrantsBlock #Downcity #Providence
Consistently delicious, oberlin_pvd never disappoints! Perfect spot to just sit at the bar for a few small plates on a summer night. Looking forward to doing it again, because their Chitarra Cacio e Pepe has my heart ❤️❤️❤️. Also, Oberlin was just named to eater`s "Essential New England Restaurants", well deserved!
Skyline from #grantsblock eating lunch outside today on this first day of #spring #providence #downcity #100happydays #day23
#providence #underconstruction this #winter: #westminsterstreet, #grantsblock, #downcity
Symposium Books x Silent Book Club - Saturday June 15th symposiumbooks x silentbookclub - 12-2pm
We are excited to be hosting Silent Book Club!! Bring your current read and enjoy the company of other local book enthusiasts. Optional mingling and book discussion after.
We will be hosting at the NEWLY RENOVATED Grants Block indowncitypvd (on the corner of Westminster & Union). Seating is available throughout and we do recommend bringing lawn chairs and blankets (movies on the block style). Indoor/outdoor seating symposiumbooks is also available.
If you know friends or family that would love the Silent Book Club - tag them or share the post.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book)
No RSVP required
#silentbookclub #silentbookclubpvd #bookclub #silentreading #readingparty #indowncitypvd #grantsblock
Wet Hot American Music at Aurora tonight feat: DOGS IN ECSTACY, HOM, Valerie Martino, World War, Violet, and DJ Dave Public. 9pm/$8
Come early for Movies on the Block to watch Wet Hot American Summer indowncitypvd at Grants Block!
#repost indowncitypvd ・・・
Psst...heard that Movies On the Block starts tonight! What`re you bringing for a snack? Show us with #motbites!
#motb #moviesontheblockpvd #indowncitypvd #grantsblock #westminsterst #pvdfest #pvdfest2016 #auroraprovidence #downtownprovidence
Cielito Mexican Kitchen serves a colorful menu of Mexican favorites, featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and bowls with a choice of proteins, fresh salsas, and customizable toppings. Guests can pair their...
Civil Skateboard Shop is an independent skate and snow retailer offering a wide selection of decks, trucks, wheels, completes, and protective gear alongside footwear and apparel from major brands like...
Craftland is an indie gift shop and gallery featuring handmade and artist-designed goods with a Rhode Island flair, including local art, souvenirs, T-shirts, stationery, jewelry, wall art, ceramics, candles, kitchen...
A compact, 1,200-square-foot urban dog park within Grant’s Block offering a fenced space for dogs to play in the heart of downtown. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
Ellie’s is an intimate café and bakery inspired by Parisian cafés, offering breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee, tea, zero-proof drinks, and an evening le Bar menu several days a week. Guests...
ENO is a neighborhood wine and spirits shop offering a curated selection of unique and natural wines, artisanal beers, specialty spirits, and genuine sake. The store features gifting services, guided...
Oberlin is a contemporary restaurant and wine bar offering a seasonal, market-driven menu with a focus on fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and creative small plates. The intimate, lively space highlights...
Queen of Hearts is a fun, retro-inspired boutique in downtown Providence offering women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories alongside gifts and lifestyle goods such as candles, beauty and wellness items, stationery,...
Symposium Books is an independent bookstore offering a wide selection of new titles across fiction, poetry, young adult, children’s books, graphic novels, cookbooks, art and design, philosophy, politics, science, and...
Join us in preserving and enhancing the Downtown Providence Park Network (DPPN)
🌎✨ Celebrate Earth Day in the heart of Providence with @pvdmayor Mayor Brett Smiley and the incredible Park-nerships that keep our green spaces thriving!
From hands-on cleanups and plantings to a full evening celebration—there’s something for everyone 🌱
💚 Morning + Day Events (led by @dnapvd and @partnership4pvdparks )
Meeting at @TheLandingPVD
Roll up your sleeves and give back:
🌿 Garden cleanups + native plantings
🌿 Downtown beautification
🌿 Meadow planting for pollinators, birds & more
🎉 Evening Celebration | 4–7PM
📍 260 Dyer Street
✨ Live entertainment
🖌️ Fish + bird arts & crafts
🚚 Food trucks
🦀 Creature fair
🎯 Games + family fun
All happening on April 22, 2026—FREE and open to all!
Let’s come together to celebrate, restore, and reimagine our parks 🌍💫 #EarthDayPVD#downtownpvdparks
A little hidden gem in downtown Providence 🌿
Biltmore Park may look like it’s part of Burnside Park or Kennedy Plaza, but it actually stands in its own special spot right across from Graduate Providence (formerly the iconic Biltmore Hotel).
Tucked into the heart of downtown, this small green space is perfect for a quiet lunch break, a quick reset between meetings, or a casual hang with friends. With benches, trees, and seasonal blooms, it’s a peaceful pause in the middle of the city’s energy.
It’s also become a vibrant gathering place, recently hosting events like SABOR LATINO and LUMINA — bringing music, culture, and community right into the center of the city.
Next time you’re walking by, take a second look — you might just realize you’ve been passing one of Providence’s most underrated parks.
#ProvidenceRI #PVDParks #HiddenGem #DowntownPVD #RhodeIsland downtownpvdparks
Where city meets nature 🌿
Living Edge transforms a small stretch of Providence’s waterfront into something bigger—an evolving space that blends art, ecology, and community. Designed by DPPN board member, adam anderson, of DESIGN UNDER SKY (@design.under.sky), this award-winning installation reimagines what our riverfront can be: resilient, beautiful, and deeply connected to the natural world.
From “fallen log” seating to native grasses and young forest growth, every detail tells a story of change, adaptation, and coexistence 🌊🌾
A reminder that even the smallest spaces can shape the future of our city.
Honoring the women who shaped Providence—not just with words, but with action, courage, and vision 💛
From Josefina “Doña Fefa” Rosario, who built community through compassion, to Christiana Carteaux Bannister, who made space for creativity to thrive…
From Annie Smith Peck, who climbed past every barrier, to Helen Rowe Metcalf, who built a legacy that still shapes the arts today…
These women—and so many others—helped define the spirit of this city.
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate their stories, their impact, and the paths they created for future generations ✨
It’s giving… giving back 💛
Every park, every event, every moment downtown—made possible by people like you.
At Downtown Providence Park Network, we activate and connect the spaces that bring Providence to life—creating places to gather, celebrate, and belong.
Be part of what makes our city feel like home.
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