Providence Parks
Locust Grove Cemetery
History
The eight-acre Locust Grove Cemetery was established in 1848. The once privately owned cemetery has been owned and maintained by the City of Providence since 1978. The cemetery is now closed to burials except for those who had already purchased burial space.
For more information on this cemetery, also known as RI Historical Cemetery Providence 4 (PVD004), please contact the North Burial Ground or visit RI Historical Cemeteries.
Recent Improvements
- The Elmwood Avenue entrance, lighting, interior road and fencing were renovated in May 2023.
Details
Status
Open Year-Round
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Elmwood
Elmwood
Acreage
9.5 acres
9.5 acres
Coordinates
41.800268, -71.425273
41.800268, -71.425273
Address
442 Elmwood Avenue
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442 Elmwood Avenue
Amenities
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.
PVD 311 →
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