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The original site of the Great Salt Cove. Finished in 1994, Waterplace Park is connected to 3/4 mile of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk. Venice-styled pedestrian bridges cross the river. Most of Riverwalk is below street level and automotive traffic. Waterplace Park and Riverwalk together are host to Providence's popular summertime Waterfire events, a series of bonfires lit on the river accompanied by classical and world music.
Mom is telling everyone that we’ve been very busy 🐝🐝lately.
Who you calling a B, Lady?
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Psst…don’t worry friends-we are okay…
Been a bit MIA on IG because I had a bout of kennel cough and we have a major restoration project going on at the Cape. (pipe burst, down to studs) Summer’s coming!
It warms our hearts that so many of you have checked in with us. Sending you Luna Love & Light. .
My glitter 🐝 bandana is from pupsofthunderwear
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#LunathePortie #bandana #citydog #providence #dogsofthecity #portuguesewaterdog #portiesofinstagram #pwdsofinstagram #blackandwhitedog #waterplacepark #barkhappy
Water Fire in Providence tonight…#waterfire #waterfireprovidence
We`ll be parked right outside of the #ProvidencePlaceMall at #WaterplacePark on Thursday! pvd_foodtruckevents
And sometimes I spin fire on a two-foot-wide wall with a 7-foot drop into the water all around me. I`ve slowly worked up the courage to do different more "high-risk" props on here, but, of course, my favorite is always still poi 🙂 #waterfireprovidence #poi #ladiesoftechpoi #firepoi #fireperformer #firedancer #flowarts #circus #providenceri
Providence at dusk #WaterplacePark #Providence #RIStateHouse
WaterFire and foodtrucks. #foodtruck #providence #waterfire #waterfireprovidence #datenight #fire #fall
Our SUP in the City tour on Friday night was epic. Perfect weather, the Waterplace Park Concert series was rockin and we took our paddlers under the mall for a really cool perspective of Providence Place and the river. Join us on this tour every Friday night for the rest of the summer! #providence #waterplacepark #pbri #rhodeisland #oceanstate #oceanstatesup #waterfire #providenceriver #summer #fridaynight
SWIPE ➡️ - Here`s more Waterfire goodness from my trip to Providence, RI. Such a fun thing to see - highligly recommend to anyone!
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Transition to NYC is complete with the closing on our condo today. It really is bittersweet knowing all of the friends and chosen family back in our beloved PVD. It certainly isn’t a goodbye but a see you later. Onto the next chapter. #waterplace #providenceri #waterplacepark #makingmoves #401love
Chilly date night in the city. #waterfireprovidence #newriversrestaurant #xmasinthecity #woodfiresmellsamazing
A crappy and rainy morning turned into a beautiful afternoon! #downtown #providence #waterplacepark
Today’s Waterplace Park, with its circular lagoon, harkens back to the taming of the great salt cove that 200 years ago stretched from today’s Kennedy Plaza to the bottom of Smith Hill, to Canal Street (once called North Water) on its eastern shore and through the valley between Smith Hill and Federal Hill to the west. The city began filling in and shaping the cove—a process that was eventually driven by the expansions of railroads—and by 1850 the downtown portion of the cove had been tamed into the beginnings of a circle. By the 1880s, the circle was complete, lined by a pedestrian promenade and renamed the Cove Basin. By 1900 the cove had vanished completely. This photo was taken in 1983.
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.
Waterplace Park is owned and managed by the City of Providence.
Paid parking; uncovered lot
50 Exchange Ter, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Contemporary American cuisine with river views.
One Citizens Plaza, 1 citizens plaza, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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
Gondola rides on the Providence River, offering a romantic and scenic way to experience the city's waterfront, especially during sunset or WaterFire events.
One Citizens Plaza, 1 citizens plaza, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Sushi and pan asian favorites in a stylish space overlooking the river.
200 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Tapas bar and lounge with craft cocktails.
3 Steeple St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Provide Ghost Tours offer eerie walking tours through some of Providence's most haunted locations, with stories of paranormal activity and the city's dark side.
Prospect Terrace, 60 Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906, 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