Providence Parks

Lippitt Park

History

Lippitt Memorial Park was dedicated in 1938 for Alexander Farnum Lippitt, a First Lieutenant killed in WWI. It features the historic Henry Bowen Anthony Fountain, located in the triangle formed by Blackstone Boulevard, Hope St, and North Ave. A public square has existed here since 1940.

The park May through October, the park hosts the Hope St. Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings.

Recent Improvements

Ribbon Cutting took place on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, to celebrate improvements including new walkways, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, swing set, tree planting, upgrades to LED lighting, and a new mist cooling area.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Blackstone

Acreage
6.1 acres

Coordinates
41.854982, -71.391468

Address
1001 Hope Street

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Amenities

Playground (ages 2-12)

Playground (ages 2-5)

Playground (ages 5-12)

Seating Areas

Splashpad

Walking Paths

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