Providence Parks

John O. Pastore Park

Pastore Park features a paved walking path around the basketball court and playground

Pastore Park central green space between the basketball court and playground areas

Pastore Park view of the picnic area from atop the play structure for ages 5-12

Pastore Park view of the playground for ages 5-12 from the picnic area August 2026

Pastore Park view of play features added in 2026- step pods and bamboo-inspired climbing structures

Pastore Park view of the park from atop the play structure for ages 5-12 with a tall slide

Pastore Park basketball court with 6 goals to accommodate multiple runs and shooting around

Pastore Park park benches with shade structure overlook the playground. Photo taken facing the waterpark

Pastore Park waterpark is fenced in and accessible seasonally through the Rec

Pastore Park play structure for ages 5-12 features a spiral slide and multiple different climbers

Pastore Park entrance on Tell St welcomes you with a slight incline from the sidewalk

Pastore Park entrance on Knight St has a set of stairs up from the sidewalk to the basketball court

Pastore Park monument facing the ball court

Pastore Park playground for ages 5-12 viewed from a picnic table in May 2026

Pastore Park playground swings for ages 2-12 with fall leaves November 2025

History

Named in honor of Federal Hill-raised John Orlando Pastore, a former Rhode Island Governor and an influential U.S. Senator in the 1960s. The park saw a resurgence in 2014-2016 and became a vibrant urban space. The adjacent Angelo Zuccolo Recreation Center is rich in neighborhood history and offers some of the City’s best-organized youth programming. The park may be accessed via stairs off Knight St or an inclined walkway off Tell St. A loop around the park’s interior walking path measures approximately one-tenth of a mile.

Recent Improvements

The playground installed in 2014 was renovated in 2025 including new play features recommended for ages 5-12.

Basketball Court

Lined high school regulation court with player benches and bleachers
Breakaway rims on the full court
4 extra full sized goals on the sidelines
84ft x 50ft with High School 3-point line

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Federal Hill

Acreage
0.5 acres

Coordinates
41.822501, -71.431138

Address
82 Knight Street

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Amenities

Basketball Courts

Picnic Areas

Playground (ages 2-12)

Playground (ages 5-12)

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