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Major Park

A photo showing the play structures at Major Park
Major Park view of the rope dome climber and picnic area from atop the play structure for ages 2-5
Major Park basketball court is also a good place for kids to ride bikes
Major Park entrance sign at the corner of Rosedale and Ellery Streets
Major Park memorial marker at the corner of Wendell and Ellery Streets
Major Park basketball court
Major Park playground for ages 2-12 viewed from the berm on the Ellery St side of the park
Major Park rope climbing structure for ages 5-12
Major Park Wendell St entrance at the basketball court has stairs
Major Park Rosedale St entrance is accessible to the picnic area
Major Park playground swings for ages 5-12
Major Park rope dome play structure for ages 5-12 viewed from atop the separate play structure for ages 2-5
Major Park view of play amenities from the shaded picnic area
Major Park spinner bowls on the playground
A photo showing the play structures at Major Park
Major Park view of the rope dome climber and picnic area from atop the play structure for ages 2-5
Major Park basketball court is also a good place for kids to ride bikes
Major Park entrance sign at the corner of Rosedale and Ellery Streets
Major Park memorial marker at the corner of Wendell and Ellery Streets
Major Park basketball court
Major Park playground for ages 2-12 viewed from the berm on the Ellery St side of the park
Major Park rope climbing structure for ages 5-12
Major Park Wendell St entrance at the basketball court has stairs
Major Park Rosedale St entrance is accessible to the picnic area
Major Park playground swings for ages 5-12
Major Park rope dome play structure for ages 5-12 viewed from atop the separate play structure for ages 2-5
Major Park view of play amenities from the shaded picnic area
Major Park spinner bowls on the playground

History

Major Park was dedicated in memory of Staff Sergeant John W. Major, United States Army Air Force. It was deeded to the City in 1904 and later expanded in 1957 and 1991.

Recent Improvements

  • New play equipment, fencing, landscaping and picnic areas were added in 2021.

Basketball Court

  • Lined court
  • 94ft x 48ft
  • 2 extra full-sized goals in the half court

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
West End
Acreage
0.9 acres
Coordinates
41.810926, -71.438575
Address
75 Ellery Street
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Amenities

Basketball Courts
Open Fields
Picnic Areas
Playground (ages 2-12)
Playground (ages 2-5)
Playground (ages 5-12)
Seating Areas

Links

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 →
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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