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This sculpture-filled park pays homage to people who gave their lives during wars and conflicts around the world.
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Looking east from what is today the intersection of Washington and Memorial Blvd, a lot of things look the same today as they did in 1983, except the WWI memorial is in the wrong place. Today the memorial rests serenely as the centerpiece of Memorial Park just a few hundred feet away, but for decades it was the centerpiece of a traffic circle nicknamed “suicide circle.”
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.
Memorial Park is owned and managed by the City of Providence.
Paid parking; covered garage
100 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Paid parking; covered garage
5 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Chic hotel with a lively bar and casual dining.
191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Whether you're walking, riding or driving, these comprehensive tours from the Avenue Concept will help you explore dozens of murals and sculptures throughout Downtown, the South Side and the West End.
Upscale Italian dining with local ingredients.
262 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Historic pub with cocktails and pub fare.
385 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal menu in a stylish space near 195 District Park.
225 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Rooftop bar in the Aloft hotel with stunning views of the Providence Pedestrian Bridge and river.
191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Fine dining in a cozy setting.
2 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Join us in preserving and enhancing the Downtown Providence Park Network (DPPN)
🎉 Downtown Park Wayfinding Kickoff
📍 Sunday, July 20 | 12–6PM
📌 Waterplace Park ➡️ 195 District Park
Join us for a full day of free pop-up performances, dance workshops, kayak rides, art, food & more — all celebrating the new banners reflecting the heart of downtown PVD!
Grateful! @pvdmayor @gopvdpov, @providencetourism @ricommerce @gpropertiespvd @rhodeislandhistory
Don’t miss:
🦪 Free oysters
🛶 Free kayaks
💃 Dance workshops
🎭 Big Nazo + more!
#MeetUsDowntown #DowntownPVD #WayfindingKickoff #FreeInPVD #PVDArts #ExplorePVD #YouBelongHere @rilatinoarts @buenagraficasocialstudio @localrobotpvd @bignazo @shuckologist @stagesoffreedom_ri @rattscallionfacepainting @flamencorhodeisland @culturadancearts @pins_kytchen @the.gyrobrothers @risdmuseum
The place to be on July 20, 2025?
The Wayfinding Kickoff Event, of course!
From noon to 7 PM, the Downtown Providence Parks Loop transforms into a Wayfinding wonderland with FREE performances, workshops, and food—all while celebrating the installation of 200+ new Wayfinding banners representing the first phase of this transformative project!
🎭 Theater & Performance - RI Latino Arts’ ¡Que Diablos! Fausto and Big Nazo’s roaming street theater
💃🏼 Dance & Movement - Bachata, salsa, Flamenco workshops, Lion Dance, and Laotian cultural performances
🎨Interactive Fun - Mega bubbles, face painting, and free RISD Museum admission
🦪 Food & Adventure - Free oyster tastings, kayak rentals, and historical tours
Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule of events!
Waterplace to District Park. One epic day. Providence at its best!
We want to see YOU downtown!
#downtownpvd #providenceri #providenceevents #providence #pvdparks #downtownprovidence #livemusic
Welcome back to Meet Us in Downtown with DPPN! ✨ Today we’re catching up with a friend who lives and works right here in the city—and walks the Riverwalk loop daily. We even compared it to the Seine in Paris! 🇫🇷🌊
We also talked about something exciting coming soon: our wayfinding project launching in downtown parks this year! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.
Thanks for meeting us Downtown! 💬🏙️
#MeetUsInDowntown #DowntownPVD #RiverwalkPVD #ThisIsPVD #CityLife #WalkableProvidence #WayfindingInTheWorks #DPPN #UrbanVibes #ExploreProvidence
🎬🎶 This Week in Downtown + Beyond! 🎭🛍️
The city is buzzing—here’s what’s happening in and around downtown Providence this week:
🎥 48 Hour Film Project Premiere at Avon Theater – Catch local filmmakers’ creativity on the big screen!
🎵 WBNA Concerts in the Park – Enjoy live music and community vibes.
🎶 FirstWorks Summer Beats at Roger Williams Park – Global sounds and summer energy.
🌟 FringePVD Kicks Off – The Providence Fringe Festival brings bold performances all across the city.
🛍️ Flea in the Park at 195 District Park – Your Sunday go-to for vintage finds, makers, food trucks & more!
There’s no shortage of art, music, and community to discover—get out and meet us in the city!
#ThisWeekInPVD #MeetUsInDowntown #FringePVD #FirstWorks #WBNAConcerts #48HourFilmProject #AvonTheater #FleaInThePark #DowntownPVD #SummerInProvidence
🎆 Happy 4th of July from the DPPN team! 🇺🇸
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and festive Independence Day. Here’s to community, celebration, and summer memories in the heart of Downtown Providence! 💙❤️🤍
30 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903