Providence Parks
Columbia Park
History
A long park with trees and hills at the end of quiet street. It seems to have been planned out along with the growth of the Washington Park neighborhood, deeded to the city in 1912. The grounds hosted baseball through the 1950’s. The 1960’s swapped baseball for basketball, and the second basketball court was added sometime during the 1980’s. The first formal playground equipment was installed during the 1990’s and replaced in 2020.
A full loop around the park’s walking path (including up and down the hill) measures one-quarter mile.
Recent Improvements
- New Playground and adult fitness equipment installed in Summer 2020.
- Lighting and basketball courts were updated in 2019.
Courts
Basketball
- Two lined courts with player benches, lights, bleachers, and breakaway rims
- 95ft x 48ft
Details
Status
Open Year-Round
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Washington Park
Acreage
2.5 acres
2.5 acres
Coordinates
41.789214, -71.393825
41.789214, -71.393825
Address
65 Michigan Avenue
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65 Michigan Avenue
Amenities
Basketball Courts
Fitness Equipment
Garden
Picnic Areas
Playground (ages 5-12)
Seating Areas
Walking Paths
WiFi available
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