Providence Parks

Brown Street Park

photo showing the gate and walking paths of Brown St Park

A collage of photos showing the many playground structures at Brown Street Park

History

This park was restored by neighbors in partnership with the Parks Department in 2009. It features repurposed, reused and revitalized equipment and amenities to encourage free and open play, multi-generational use, and street fitness/parkour.

Offering extensive year-round programming for all ages, the park is conveniently adjacent to Hope High School grounds offering sports fields, tennis courts, and walking track. Before Hope High School was built in 1938, this lot was the site of the Hope Reservoir.

Recent Improvements

Fencing improvements and new tot lot play area, 2024.
Outdoor fitness and large play structure, 2021.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
College Hill

Acreage
1.0 acres

Coordinates
41.833824, -71.404325

Address
207 Brown Street

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Amenities

Community Gardens

Fitness Equipment

Playground (ages 2-12)

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