Skip to main content

Market Square

101 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

partly cloudy (60°F)

Last Updated: 6:17am

Located at the intersection of present-day North Main Street and College Street at the base of College Hill, Market Square has historically functioned as a commercial, civic, and cultural locus of Providence.

Events

View All Events

No events found.

History

Looking east across Market Square around 1900, when the river had been almost completely covered over by what the Guinness Book of World Records named the widest bridge in the world.

Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.

Contact Information

Providence Parks Department

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI 02905
Roger Williams Boathouse
providenceri.gov
(401) 680-7201

Supporters

Partners

Lets Keep Downtown Providence Parks Vibrant Together

Support DPPN

Join us in preserving and enhancing the Downtown Providence Park Network (DPPN)

It’s just the life of a Downtown Parks girl 🌳✨

#LifeOfADowntownParksGirl #DowntownPVDParks #PVDLife #TaylorsVersion #TS12

30 0
Open post by downtownpvdparks with ID 18152685709377322
It’s just the life of a Downtown Parks girl 🌳✨ #LifeOfADowntownParksGirl #DowntownPVDParks #PVDLife #TaylorsVersion #TS12

Don’t be shy, give the new anchors a try!

Our brand-new Interactive Wayfinding Anchors let you hand-crank music from local Providence artists right into the open air! (Yes, we’re starting with T-Swift, but local talent is coming soon…)

🗺️ Orient yourself with “you are here” maps of the local area
🎶 Crank the wheel and let the music play
🎨 Keep your eyes peeled for the Wayfinding Banners throughout the parks walking loop

Stay tuned for more amazing Wayfinding treasures — because you belong here!

#YouBelongHere #WayfindingPVD #ProvidenceParks #InteractiveArt #LocalMusic #Providence

117 8
Open post by downtownpvdparks with ID 17855774484493396
Don’t be shy, give the new anchors a try! Our brand-new Interactive Wayfinding Anchors let you hand-crank music from local Providence artists right into the open air! (Yes, we’re starting with T-Swift, but local talent is coming soon…) 🗺️ Orient yourself with “you are here” maps of the local area 🎶 Crank the wheel and let the music play 🎨 Keep your eyes peeled for the Wayfinding Banners throughout the parks walking loop Stay tuned for more amazing Wayfinding treasures — because you belong here! #YouBelongHere #WayfindingPVD #ProvidenceParks #InteractiveArt #LocalMusic #Providence

Mark your calendars — Downtown PVD is packed with summer fun this week! ☀️🎶🕺

🎬 Short Films for Short People – Be Strong Be Kind
📍 Thursday 8/14, 8–9:30PM @ Ballys Event Lawn

🎸 Motif Summer Battle of the Bands – Round 3
📍 Friday 8/15, 7–10PM @ TRACK 15

📖 A Living History Tour of Broad Street – with RI Latino Arts
📍 Saturday 8/16, 3–5PM @ Roger Williams Park (Broad St entrance)

🛍️ PVD Flea in the Park
📍 Sunday 8/17, 11AM–3PM @ 195 District Park

💃 West Coast Swing Sundays
📍 Sunday 8/17, 6–9PM @ Van Leesten Memorial Bridge
Explore, shop, dance, and experience the culture of the city.

🔗 More info on our website!
#DowntownPVD #ThisWeekInPVD #PVDLife #SummerInTheCity #PVDArts #PVDEvents #FamilyFun #SupportLocal

35 0
Open post by downtownpvdparks with ID 18075896002791644
Mark your calendars — Downtown PVD is packed with summer fun this week! ☀️🎶🕺 🎬 Short Films for Short People – Be Strong Be Kind 📍 Thursday 8/14, 8–9:30PM @ Ballys Event Lawn 🎸 Motif Summer Battle of the Bands – Round 3 📍 Friday 8/15, 7–10PM @ TRACK 15 📖 A Living History Tour of Broad Street – with RI Latino Arts 📍 Saturday 8/16, 3–5PM @ Roger Williams Park (Broad St entrance) 🛍️ PVD Flea in the Park 📍 Sunday 8/17, 11AM–3PM @ 195 District Park 💃 West Coast Swing Sundays 📍 Sunday 8/17, 6–9PM @ Van Leesten Memorial Bridge Explore, shop, dance, and experience the culture of the city. 🔗 More info on our website! #DowntownPVD #ThisWeekInPVD #PVDLife #SummerInTheCity #PVDArts #PVDEvents #FamilyFun #SupportLocal

Have you spotted the new banners around the city? 👀✨
What do you think? Let us know!

#DowntownPVD #CityViews #PublicArt #PVDPride #BannerSeason

94 16
Open post by downtownpvdparks with ID 18073214741317605
Have you spotted the new banners around the city? 👀✨ What do you think? Let us know! #DowntownPVD #CityViews #PublicArt #PVDPride #BannerSeason
@downtownpvdparks Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

30 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903

info@downtownparks.org

© 2025 Downtown Providence Park Network
Things To Do
Parks
Events
Contact Us