Providence Parks
St. John’s Park
History
This site is the former location of St. John’s Church, deeded to the City in the early 1990’s. The Giovanni Da Verrazzano monument relocated in 2019 from its former site in Memorial Square. Inscription:
Dedicated to Giovanni Da Verrazzano, The navigator from Italy who in 1524 crossed the perilous northern Ocean. First to behold the coast of the future United States, cast anchor in this bay, explored its islands, one of which because of its shape he christened Rhodes name later extended to the entire state of Rhode Island
Donated by Carrara, The Marble City and by Greve in Chianti where Verrazzano was born, in pledge of ever-growing friendship between the United States and Italy.
Recent Improvements
- Renovated in July 2019
Details
Open Year-Round
Federal Hill
0.5 acres
41.823486, -71.429455
47 Sutton Street
Maintenance
Parking Lot is managed by Federal Hill Commerce Association.
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 →
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