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Freeman Park

Freeman Park gate
Freeman Park new park entrance sign in blue colorway for Downtown parks 2026
Freeman Park corner entrance gate with nice shade and four benches
Freeman Park park bench with shade and hardscaping
Freeman Park view from inside with Mathewson St downtown decorated
Freeman Park advisory sign
Freeman Park classic wood benches refurbished in 2024
Freeman Park gate
Freeman Park new park entrance sign in blue colorway for Downtown parks 2026
Freeman Park corner entrance gate with nice shade and four benches
Freeman Park park bench with shade and hardscaping
Freeman Park view from inside with Mathewson St downtown decorated
Freeman Park advisory sign
Freeman Park classic wood benches refurbished in 2024

History

The park was designed as a memorial to Robert E. Freeman (1948-1992), the former executive director of the Providence Foundation, where he was committed to revitalizing the downtown Providence business district. The park includes a decorative fountain that is not currently operational. It was deeded to the city in 1995, established in 1996.

This space is co-managed by Hotel Providence.

Recent Improvements

  • Park benches were refurbished in 2024.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Downtown
Acreage
0.05 acres
Coordinates
41.822226, -71.413887
Address
148 Mathewson Street
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Amenities

Seating Areas
Urban Square

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