Providence Parks
Mashapaug Pond Boating Center
History
The largest natural freshwater lake in Providence, Mashapaug Pond also supplies water for the man-made lakes in popular Roger Williams Park. The boathouse building houses environmental education programs, Urban Pond Procession and the city’s first freshwater community boating program (currently inactive).
Access to this location is through the parking lot behind the shopping center located on Reservoir Avenue. The park was the former site of the city dog pound and was purchased by the Parks Department in late 1990’s.
Recent Improvements
- The exterior of the house on the property was refurbished in 2020. New home to the Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership and the Providence Summer Meals Program.
Details
Status
The center and grounds are only available for scheduled and permitted education programs and events.
The center and grounds are only available for scheduled and permitted education programs and events.
Neighborhood
Reservoir
Reservoir
Acreage
2 acres
2 acres
Coordinates
41.789788, -71.433193
41.789788, -71.433193
Address
373 Reservoir Avenue
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373 Reservoir Avenue
Maintenance
Water resources are managed by RI DEM
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