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The ballfield is currently under construction. To allow the turf to establish, it will not be permitted for play through the end of 2026.

Richardson Park

Photo showing playground structures at Richardson Park
Richardson Park bird's eye view facing northwest over the playground and waterpark during the ribbon cutting ceremony on September 18, 2025
Richardson Park aerial photo of playground during the ribbon cutting ceremony on September 18, 2025
Richardson Park aerial photo of entire park including baseball field with new infield installed November 2025
Richardson Park basketball court viewed from the shaded picnic area
Richardson Park unique bamboo-inspired fitness / parkour equipment
Richardson Park Al Carrington waterpark rebuilt in 2025 features variety of play elements and seating
Richardson Park play area for ages 2-5 with ample shade and iconic Providence architecture in the background- Roger Williams Middle School
Richardson Park view of the middle of the park from top of slide on large play structure
Richardson Park view of the playground from atop the large structure including spinners and ample seating
Richardson Park unique play structure for ages 5-12 features an obstacle course layout with various nets, ropes, belts, and traditional decks
Richardson Park additional belt swings for young- and older- adults apart from the children's playground
Richardson Park fitness equipment for ages 13+ with picnic area on two sides
Richardson Park fitness and parkour equipment with rubberized berm for open play
Richardson Park playground swings for ages 5-12 in action, August 2026
Richardson Park playground equipment for ages 5-12 including various climbers, carousel spinner, and accessible activity panels
Richardson Park playground equipment for ages 2-5 including a slide with stair access
Richardson Park baseball field closed for renovations looking at sprinklers through the outfield fence
Richardson Park grassy area behind Al Carrington waterpark with mural on building
Richardson Park baseball field under construction from behind the plate looking out towards new scoreboard in left field
Richardson Park playground equipment for ages 5-12 including large slide and shade sail
Richardson Park basketball court with an insect flying through the frame June 2026
Richardson Park aerial photo of playground September 2025
Richardson Park aerial photo September 2025 showing completed playground and waterpark with ballfield renovations underway
Photo showing playground structures at Richardson Park
Richardson Park bird's eye view facing northwest over the playground and waterpark during the ribbon cutting ceremony on September 18, 2025
Richardson Park aerial photo of playground during the ribbon cutting ceremony on September 18, 2025
Richardson Park aerial photo of entire park including baseball field with new infield installed November 2025
Richardson Park basketball court viewed from the shaded picnic area
Richardson Park unique bamboo-inspired fitness / parkour equipment
Richardson Park Al Carrington waterpark rebuilt in 2025 features variety of play elements and seating
Richardson Park play area for ages 2-5 with ample shade and iconic Providence architecture in the background- Roger Williams Middle School
Richardson Park view of the middle of the park from top of slide on large play structure
Richardson Park view of the playground from atop the large structure including spinners and ample seating
Richardson Park unique play structure for ages 5-12 features an obstacle course layout with various nets, ropes, belts, and traditional decks
Richardson Park additional belt swings for young- and older- adults apart from the children's playground
Richardson Park fitness equipment for ages 13+ with picnic area on two sides
Richardson Park fitness and parkour equipment with rubberized berm for open play
Richardson Park playground swings for ages 5-12 in action, August 2026
Richardson Park playground equipment for ages 5-12 including various climbers, carousel spinner, and accessible activity panels
Richardson Park playground equipment for ages 2-5 including a slide with stair access
Richardson Park baseball field closed for renovations looking at sprinklers through the outfield fence
Richardson Park grassy area behind Al Carrington waterpark with mural on building
Richardson Park baseball field under construction from behind the plate looking out towards new scoreboard in left field
Richardson Park playground equipment for ages 5-12 including large slide and shade sail
Richardson Park basketball court with an insect flying through the frame June 2026
Richardson Park aerial photo of playground September 2025
Richardson Park aerial photo September 2025 showing completed playground and waterpark with ballfield renovations underway

History

Active park between Young-Woods Elementary School and Roger Williams Middle School features Al Carrington Water Park. High school baseball is played at Richardson Field, across from John H. Rollins Recreation Center. The park features more than 0.3mi of walking paths within.

Recent Improvements

  • Green Schoolyard, water park, and playground revitalizations were completed, with a ribbon cutting celebrated on September 18th, 2025.
  • New fencing was added in Spring 2022.
  • Basketball Court was renovated in Summer 2020.

Baseball Field

  • 60/90 for senior league and High School play
  • Equipped with irrigation, dugouts, bleachers, batting cage, and scoreboard
  • LF 295ft – CF 275ft – RF 295ft
  • Improvements underway in 2026

Basketball Court

  • Lined regulation court with bleachers
  • 94ft x 50ft with High School 3-point line
  • Extra four full sized goals on sidelines

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Lower South Providence
Acreage
4 acres
Coordinates
41.797622, -71.410491
Address
64 Richardson Street
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Amenities

Baseball Fields
Fitness Equipment
Green Schoolyard
Picnic Areas
Playground (ages 2-12)
Playground (ages 2-5)
Playground (ages 5-12)
Public Art
Seating Areas
Splashpad
Walking Paths
WiFi available

Also Known As

Al Carrington Waterpark
Williams-Woods Green Schoolyard

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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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Contact
Providence Parks Department
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02905

Superintendent: Wendy Nilsson
providenceri.gov/parks