Providence Parks

Ascham Street Park

Photo showing grass field, slides, and other playground structures at Ascham Street Park

History

Deeded to the city in 1877, Ascham is a long-time open space home to prior playgrounds, youth softball, and youth soccer. Notable for its tall retaining wall on Ascham St. with mural visible from inside the park and surrounding North End neighborhood.

Recent Improvements

Fence on McMillen St replaced 2026.
Softball backstop and fencing removed 2025 to allow for multi-sport and open play.
Fence on Hawkins St replaced 2024.
Embankment slide, Parkour-style playground, and Tot Lot playground equipment were added in 2019.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Charles

Acreage
1.71 acres

Coordinates
41.851134, -71.418803

Address
323 Hawkins Street

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Amenities

Open Fields

Playground (ages 2-12)

Public Art

Seating Areas

Walking Paths

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