Providence Parks
Annie Morris Park
History
Deeded to the city in 1970, this park is named after beloved neighbor, Annie Laura Morris, of 9 Salisbury Street, who passed away at the age of 93 on Monday, April 4th, 2016. Annie was honored by the City of Providence in June of 2000 with a citation and renaming of the park, in the neighborhood she spent many years watching over.
Born in Pickensville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Will Morris and Ada Owens. She resided in Mississippi before moving with her children to RI. Annie was employed by the state of Rhode Island, Mental Health and Retardation (sic) Hospital and the Ladd Center until she opened Annie’s Restaurant on Public Street in Providence. She ended her career as a Nurse’s Aide in 1999 from Wrentham Development Center where she retired after 12 years of service.
Details
Open Year-Round
Lower South Providence
.1 acres
41.805889, -71.410685
13 Salisbury Street
Also Known As
Salisbury St. Tot Lot
Report an Issue
To report a maintenance issue at this location, submit a request through PVD 311 or contact the Parks Department directly.
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Providence Parks creates and maintains exceptional, accessible green spaces that serve as the foundation for wellbeing, quality of life, and environmental stewardship in Providence, Rhode Island.
Contact
Providence Parks Department
City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
Superintendent: Wendy Nilsson
providenceri.gov/parks