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Harriet & Sayles Park

Photo showing playground structures at Harriet & Sayles Park
Harriet & Sayles Park Flowers in meadow of outdoor classroom facing the swings for ages 5-12
Harriet & Sayles Park waterpark with seating areas
Harriet & Sayles Park play equipment for ages 2-5 with spherical climber and swings
Harriet & Sayles Park monarch butterfly on milkweed in meadow of outdoor classroom with the giant dome play structure in background
Harriet & Sayles Park basketball courts facing entrance on Oxford St
Harriet & Sayles Park fitness area for ages 13+ with basketball court in background
Harriet & Sayles Park paved walking path connects park amenities and entrances on Oxford, Harriet, and Sayles Streets, here running alongside a swing set for ages 5-12
Harriet & Sayles Park "Giant Dome" play structure for ages 5-12, accommodates a capacity of 90 children
Harriet & Sayles Park open field with lush grass facing Oxford St
Harriet & Sayles Park view of amenities on Harriet St side over a grass berm, with view of South Providence landmarks
Photo showing playground structures at Harriet & Sayles Park
Harriet & Sayles Park Flowers in meadow of outdoor classroom facing the swings for ages 5-12
Harriet & Sayles Park waterpark with seating areas
Harriet & Sayles Park play equipment for ages 2-5 with spherical climber and swings
Harriet & Sayles Park monarch butterfly on milkweed in meadow of outdoor classroom with the giant dome play structure in background
Harriet & Sayles Park basketball courts facing entrance on Oxford St
Harriet & Sayles Park fitness area for ages 13+ with basketball court in background
Harriet & Sayles Park paved walking path connects park amenities and entrances on Oxford, Harriet, and Sayles Streets, here running alongside a swing set for ages 5-12
Harriet & Sayles Park "Giant Dome" play structure for ages 5-12, accommodates a capacity of 90 children
Harriet & Sayles Park open field with lush grass facing Oxford St
Harriet & Sayles Park view of amenities on Harriet St side over a grass berm, with view of South Providence landmarks

History

Basketball court dedicated to neighborhood resident, Omar Polanco. Court was renovated with MyHomeCourt in October 2019.

The present waterpark is the location of the former Harriet St School that pre-dated Mary Fogarty School. Features a walking school bus path across the street.

Within the park, a lap around the paved walking path measures approximately two-tenths of a mile.

Recent Improvements

  • New Playgrounds, Outdoor Classroom, waterpark and Adult Fitness area opened October 25, 2023.

Basketball Courts

  • Lined courts with lights, bleachers, and breakaway rims
  • 67.5ft x 50ft
  • 2 extra full sized goals at center court

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Lower South Providence
Acreage
2.1 acres
Coordinates
41.802483, -71.412060
Address
370 Sayles Street
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Amenities

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

Also Known As

Mary Fogarty Green Schoolyard
Omar Polanco Courts

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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