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Under construction starting May 2026. Closed for the summer.

Cabral Park

Walking a loop on the pathway around the field is approximately 0.15 miles. It is approximately the same distance to walk from the park entrance on Wickenden St through the park to the India Point Park Pedestrian Bridge on East St.

concept art for Cabral Park
birds eye view of a baseball field, playground area, and basketball court
birds eye view of a baseball field, playground area, and basketball court
birds eye view of a baseball field, playground area, and basketball court
photo of a grass field
photo showing a sign that says "Park Improvements coming soon" and shows proposed changes at the park
a photo of a playground structure
a photo showing a trash can and a wall painted with waves and a building with a bright mural painted on the side
A photo showing a tree and a sign for Cabral Park
A photo showing the gates to Cabral park. On the gates it reads "Fox Point"
a photo showing a memorial plaque for Paul Cabral
a photo showing a playground structure
a photo showing a playground structure
concept art for Cabral Park
birds eye view of a baseball field, playground area, and basketball court
birds eye view of a baseball field, playground area, and basketball court
birds eye view of a baseball field, playground area, and basketball court
photo of a grass field
photo showing a sign that says "Park Improvements coming soon" and shows proposed changes at the park
a photo of a playground structure
a photo showing a trash can and a wall painted with waves and a building with a bright mural painted on the side
A photo showing a tree and a sign for Cabral Park
A photo showing the gates to Cabral park. On the gates it reads "Fox Point"
a photo showing a memorial plaque for Paul Cabral
a photo showing a playground structure
a photo showing a playground structure

History

Providence’s first water spray park was built here on the site of the former Fox Point Pool, which was demolished in the early 1990s. This is one of the city’s oldest neighborhood parks reserved for open space, dating back to the 19th century.

Formerly known as Tockwotton Park, it was renamed in honor of Private First-Class Paul Cabral who died in Vietnam in 1964. Tockwotton is an indigenous place name of Narragansett – Algonquian origin that means a steep ascent to be climbed. The name is synonymous with Fox Point and comprised one of the “seven hills of Providence.”

The park is under complete renovation in 2026. The former little league baseball field will be converted to an open field for multi-sport play as part of the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School Green Schoolyard.

Basketball Court

  • Planned for one lined court with partial fence, player benches, and breakaway rims
  • 74ft x 42ft Middle School dimension with shorter than regulation Foul and 3-point lines
  • Planned 2 extra full sized adjustable height goals in the half court

Details

Status
Open Year-Round. Closed to the public while school is in session (approx. 9am-3:30pm).
Neighborhood
Fox Point
Acreage
2 acres
Coordinates
41.819817, -71.392283
Address
515 Wickenden Street
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Amenities

Basketball Courts
Green Schoolyard
Open Fields
Picnic Areas
Playground (ages 2-12)
Seating Areas
Splashpad
Walking Paths
WiFi available

Also Known As

Tockwotton
Fox Point Waterpark

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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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Contact
Providence Parks Department
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905

Superintendent: Wendy Nilsson
providenceri.gov/parks