Providence Parks
Arthur & Ruby Lawrence Park
History
The park was built on a vacant lot circa 2002.
In 2014 it was renamed after Arthur and Ruby Lawrence- a couple who have spent most of their 75 years of marriage at the blue house around the corner.
Moving to Providence from South Carolina, Arthur worked as a marine mechanic and Ruby as a welder. They formed a church in their living room and later, when membership diminished and the congregation moved, parlayed the remaining resources into a scholarship fund at Hope and Central high schools. Over the years, these two have remained an inspiration in the community. “When everything’s falling apart, you could always come here,” said Charles Lawrence, a retired Providence Fire Department captain and their grandson. – The Providence Journal
Recent Improvements
- New fence, picnic table, and improvements to playground equipment in 2021.
- Minor renovations in 2015 and 2019.
Details
Open Year-Round
Upper South Providence
0.12 acres
41.808209, -71.408654
10 Alphonso Street
Also Known As
Alphonso 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
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905
Superintendent: Wendy Nilsson
providenceri.gov/parks