Providence Parks

Blackstone Park

photo of fenced walking paths and trees along a body of water

photo of people waling down a gravel path lined with trees

photo of 3 children playing hockey on a frozen pond

Photo of the sun shining over a park bench that is facing towards the water

Photo of a driveway along a body of water

History

45 acres of walking trails through the woods in a well cared for conservation area, deeded to the city between 1861-1865. Please, only leashed dogs are allowed. Ideal for bird watching and gentle hikes. The park abuts the Seekonk River and contains two ponds- York Pond and Hockey Pond. An event lawn known as Blackstone Field is located at approximately 2 River Dr across from the private Boat Club. There is a picnic area and kiosk at the trailhead on Parkside Drive. Additional trailheads may be accessed via Loring Ave, Gulf Ave, Angell St, and Paterson St next to Paterson Park.

Recent Improvements

Split-rail trail fence repairs made in 2025.
Trails and walking paths were renovated in 2021.
Kayak Launch was added along River Drive in fall 2020.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Blackstone / Wayland

Acreage
43.4 acres

Coordinates
41.833289, -71.379418

Address
58 Parkside Road

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Amenities

Map

Download a Trail Map (PDF, 2022, by the Conservancy)

National Register of Historic Places

Listed Date
6/5/1998

Ref # 98000575

Archives.Gov
NAID: 41375525

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