Providence Parks Department Logo

Providence Parks

Paterson Street Park

Photo showing playground structures at Paterson Street Park
Paterson Park Basketball Court with two toops and seating areas
Paterson Park's Alan Tortolani field is great for soccer, lacrosse, wiffleball, kites
Paterson Park playground bridge viewed from inside the play structure for ages 5-12
Paterson Park middle entrance on Paterson St features a community bulletin board and bike racks
Paterson Park playground features a small carousel spinner for ages 2-12, ample shade and seating
Paterson Park playground for ages 5-12 masterfully updated while retaining the original spiral slide
Paterson Park includes classic play features for ages 5-12 including a c-shaped overhead ladder and sliding/fire pole
Paterson Park planting area in the corner of the field facing Paterson and Angell Streets
Paterson Park at the south side of the park on Paterson St is a trailhead for Blackstone Park
Paterson Park south entrance to the playground featuring a plethora of swings for ages 2-12
Paterson Park bird's nest swing with activity on the playground
Paterson Park features a separate toddler swing area for ages 2-5 with ample seating
Paterson Park play houses and facades in a sand play area for ages 2-5
Paterson Park entrance to the field on Angell St
Paterson Park Tortolani Field sign at the corner of Angell and Paterson Streets with an entrance to the field
Paterson Park play structure for ages 5-12 features a classic rock climber, arched bridge, and accessible transfer stair
Paterson Park play structure for ages 5-12 unique bridge between decks
Paterson Park play houses, log steps, and sand play for ages 2-5
Paterson Park flowering dogwood tree in May 2025
Photo showing playground structures at Paterson Street Park
Paterson Park Basketball Court with two toops and seating areas
Paterson Park's Alan Tortolani field is great for soccer, lacrosse, wiffleball, kites
Paterson Park playground bridge viewed from inside the play structure for ages 5-12
Paterson Park middle entrance on Paterson St features a community bulletin board and bike racks
Paterson Park playground features a small carousel spinner for ages 2-12, ample shade and seating
Paterson Park playground for ages 5-12 masterfully updated while retaining the original spiral slide
Paterson Park includes classic play features for ages 5-12 including a c-shaped overhead ladder and sliding/fire pole
Paterson Park planting area in the corner of the field facing Paterson and Angell Streets
Paterson Park at the south side of the park on Paterson St is a trailhead for Blackstone Park
Paterson Park south entrance to the playground featuring a plethora of swings for ages 2-12
Paterson Park bird's nest swing with activity on the playground
Paterson Park features a separate toddler swing area for ages 2-5 with ample seating
Paterson Park play houses and facades in a sand play area for ages 2-5
Paterson Park entrance to the field on Angell St
Paterson Park Tortolani Field sign at the corner of Angell and Paterson Streets with an entrance to the field
Paterson Park play structure for ages 5-12 features a classic rock climber, arched bridge, and accessible transfer stair
Paterson Park play structure for ages 5-12 unique bridge between decks
Paterson Park play houses, log steps, and sand play for ages 2-5
Paterson Park flowering dogwood tree in May 2025

History

The field was dedicated to beloved neighbor Alan G. Tortolani in the fall of 2017.

Recent Improvements

  • The park was recently re-designed with play areas for all ages. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on July 31, 2024.

Basketball Court

  • Unlined for informal recreational play
  • Benches and Breakaway Rims
  • Two goals- one regulation 10ft, one set to 8ft height for young children
  • Approx. 60ftx60ft area- large enough for a half-court game

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Wayland
Acreage
1.2 acres
Coordinates
41.830749, -71.381856
Address
69 Paterson Street
Get Directions →

Amenities

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

Also Known As

Alan G. Tortolani Memorial Field

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 →
Parks Department Logo
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