Providence Parks
Playground improvements are in design for 2027. Visit our Contact Us page to get involved in the community process.
Kerry Kohring Park
History
Dedicated to former Vice President of the Summit Neighborhood Association, Kerry Kohring, in 2018. Created in 1993 on land gifted by Miriam Hospital, the park was formerly known as the Summit Avenue Playground.
Recent Improvements
- New fencing was completed in summer 2024.
- Turf improvements, irrigation, and a second playhouse were added in 2019.
- Playground designed for ages 2-12 and community garden were added in 2017.
Details
Status
Open Year-Round
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Hope
Hope
Acreage
0.46 acres
0.46 acres
Coordinates
41.853876, -71.396743
41.853876, -71.396743
Address
84 Ninth Street
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84 Ninth Street
Amenities
Chess Tables
Community Gardens
Open Fields
Picnic Areas
Playground (ages 2-12)
Playground (ages 2-5)
Playground (ages 5-12)
Seating Areas
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