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General Street Park

Photo showing playground structures at General Street Park
General Street Park seating area built into the shaded hillside
General Street Park view across the field to the playground from under a tree grove on the south side of the park
General Street Park inside the large tunnel slide for ages 5-12
General Street Park basketball and fitness area viewed from above
General Street Park inside the playground tower for ages 5-12
General Street Park waterpark viewed from high on the play equipment
General Street Park view of the seating and waterpark entrance from high on the play equipment
General Street Park view of the basketball and fitness area from high on the playground tower
General Street Park playground climber for ages 2-5 and waterpark with picnic area
General Street Park towering play structure for ages 2-12
General Street Park basketball court facing the playground and open field
General Street Park basketball goal and bench new in 2025
General Street Park entrance at the base of a majestic Red Oak tree
General Street Park view from the picnic table at the water park towards the playground for ages 2-12
Photo showing playground structures at General Street Park
General Street Park seating area built into the shaded hillside
General Street Park view across the field to the playground from under a tree grove on the south side of the park
General Street Park inside the large tunnel slide for ages 5-12
General Street Park basketball and fitness area viewed from above
General Street Park inside the playground tower for ages 5-12
General Street Park waterpark viewed from high on the play equipment
General Street Park view of the seating and waterpark entrance from high on the play equipment
General Street Park view of the basketball and fitness area from high on the playground tower
General Street Park playground climber for ages 2-5 and waterpark with picnic area
General Street Park towering play structure for ages 2-12
General Street Park basketball court facing the playground and open field
General Street Park basketball goal and bench new in 2025
General Street Park entrance at the base of a majestic Red Oak tree
General Street Park view from the picnic table at the water park towards the playground for ages 2-12

History

Park was deeded to the City in 1997. Across the park are the headquarters for Providence’s Recreation Department.

Recent Improvements

  • Complete park renovation was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 10, 2025.
  • 2025 improvements included the basketball court painted and striped with new hoops installed, brand-new playground and connected waterpark, new outdoor fitness area.

Basketball Court

  • Lined court with player benches, breakaway rims, and fence along street sideline
  • 77ft x 50ft

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Wanskuck
Acreage
1.5 acres
Coordinates
41.852871, -71.444230
Address
1 Recreation Way
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Amenities

Basketball Courts
Fitness Equipment
Open Fields
Picnic Areas
Playground (ages 2-12)
Playground (ages 2-5)
Playground (ages 5-12)
Seating Areas
Splashpad
Walking Paths
WiFi available

Links

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