Providence Parks

Father Lennon Park

Father Lennon Park Parkour Area with Tires and Fitness Equipment and Skate bowl in the background

Father Lennon Park open field with lit paved walking path facing the Rec Center

Father Lennon Park Playground for Ages 5-12 featuring slide and rope/belt climber

Father Lennon Park newly planted tree facing the open field with a football for scale

Father Lennon Park playground playhouse with slide for ages 2-5

Father Lennon Park playground walking track and waterpark with shade sail

Father Lennon Park from Camden Ave looking at a picnic area and community garden with mural on the Rogers Rec Center

Father Lennon Park new entrance sign on Camden Ave

Father Lennon Park picnic area in front of garden

Father Lennon Park playground nest swing for ages 2-12

Father Lennon Park playground climber for ages 5-12

Father Lennon Park playground belt swings for ages 5-12

Father Lennon Park playground for ages 2-5 with spring rockers, balance feature, playhouse with slide, and climbing dome

Father Lennon Park from the driveway entrance to Rogers Recreation center with colorful boulders and picnic area

Father Lennon Park aerial photo of waterpark from construction in April 2026

History

The park features a paved, lit walking path loop that measures 0.15mi. Located next to the Selim-Rogers Recreation Center and Pool, the park formerly consisted of a soccer field, and was deeded to the city in the 1950’s. In 1997, in recognition of his 50th anniversary as a priest, the park was rededicated for Reverend Joseph L. Lennon, O.P., a Dominican Friar who grew up in the neighborhood and was an active community leader. Father Lennon taught at nearby Providence College and was involved in many local organizations such as Rhode Island Hospital and the R.I. Department of Labor. He passed away in 2011.

Recent Improvements

New splash pad opened on June 22, 2026.
New Tot Lot play area for 2–5-year-olds, 2023.
New playground for 5–12-year-olds, paths to link features in the park, shade trees, and a rain garden, 2020.
Skate Bowl/ Pump track, 2019.
Parkour features and mural by Jay West AKA Lobsta were added in 2015.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Smith Hill

Acreage
3.1 acres

Coordinates
41.837886, -71.427173

Address
64 Camden Avenue

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Amenities

Playground (ages 2-12)

Playground (ages 2-5)

Playground (ages 5-12)

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