Providence Parks

History

This park derives its name from the George J. West Elementary School located around the corner on Beaufort Street. At the edge of the park on Chalkstone Avenue is the City of Providence District 6 Police Substation, which was renamed in honor of Patrolman Peter A. Rocchio who died in a car crash in 2009. There is also a monument to Major Edmund Henry Hornstein, US Army, Vietnam. Deeded to the city in 1921 following construction of a then- state-of-the-art Beaufort Street school in 1916.

Recent Improvements

• On June 25, 2026 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate completion of the newly redesigned playground, improved pathways and park furnishings, and conversion of the softball field to a multi-use field. The fencing around 3 sides of the waterpark was removed to open the area to year-round use.
• Shade sails added to waterpark in 2019

Multi-Use Field

• Currently lined for soccer- approx. 52x68m with regulation 8x24ft goals
• Until last year the field accommodated softball dimensions of 46/90 – LF 300ft – CF 330ft – RF 260ft
• Field features a set of bleachers.
• Fenced on the 3 street sides, and now open to the playground