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Surfacing for new futsal pitch will be installed in October 2026. Softball field will be offline until Spring 2027 to allow the natural turf to establish.

Iola French Park

Iola French Park new softball field showing sod installed around the infield skirt with hydroseeding in the outfield

Iola French Park softball field features improved player amenities- dugouts, benches, and bases

Iola French Park walking path was completed to connect the entire park

Iola French Park Veazie playground for ages 5-12 features natural materials and ample shade

Iola French Park playground equipment for ages 5-12 includes an obstacle course. A grass berm separates the playground from the new ballfield and offers seating for both

Iola French Park Veazie schoolyard playground balance beams for ages 5-12

Iola French Park entering the playground from Stansbury Street

Iola French Park mature shade trees and wooden pillars line the entrance to the playground from the Veazie Street elementary school

Iola French Park site of former playground features picnic area and seating, mature trees and walking path

Iola French Park within the 6-sided climbing structure for ages 5-12 overlooking the spider web style cargo net

Iola French Park swings for ages 5-12 overlooking the elementary school

Iola French Park aerial photo showing softball field under construction and walking path completed around the entire park

Iola French Park birds eye view of softball field under construction with Providence skyline in the background

Iola French Park Veazie St Green Schoolyard from 2019

History

Veazie Street Park was renamed for Iola E. French, an active member of many community and civic organizations.

Recent Improvements

Softball field is under construction and expected to be completed in Spring 2026.
Veazie Street School Connector was added in October 2019 to provide school age children (ages 5-12) with a natural playground, outdoor classroom that encourages creative play, exploration and fitness.

Softball Field (Under Construction)

43-60 dimensions for Youth and High School Softball
Equipped with clay infield, irrigation, lights, dugouts, bleachers

Futsal Pitch (Under Construction)

Lined Synthetic turf surface with chainlink fencing behind goals
Goals TBD
Pitch size TBD

Details

Status
Open Year-Round, closed to the public when school is in session.

Neighborhood
Wanskuck

Acreage
6.25 acres

Coordinates
41.851881, -71.432591

Address
1 Shiloh Street

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Amenities

Futsal Pitch

Green Schoolyard

Playground (ages 2-12)

Playground (ages 5-12)

Also Known As

Veazie Street Green Schoolyard

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