Providence Parks

Viscolosi Park

Viscolosi Park looking down at teh playground from the hill in September

Viscolosi Park play features for ages 5-12 include a curved embankment slide, arch climber, cargo net, and synthetic turf berm with obstacles

Viscolosi Park play structure for ages 2-5 includes a slide accessible via transfer stairs, cargo net, and accessible storefront activity panel

Viscolosi Park features a picnic table and three different playground spinners for ages 5-12

Viscolosi Park praying mantis on a play structure post August 2026

Viscolosi Park synthetic turf berm with slide and play structures for ages 5-12

Viscolosi Park fitness area for ages 13+ includes fitness steps and dip bench

Viscolosi Park play structure for ages 2-5

Viscolosi Park features swings for ages 5-12 including two belts and an extra large birds nest

Viscolosi Park synthetic turf playground circuit for ages 5-12

Viscolosi Park in June overlooking the playground from the hill

Viscolosi Park in March overlooking the playground from the hill

Viscolosi Park playground at the top of the synthetic turf berm in March

Viscolosi Park fitness equipment for ages 13+ includes a bench and 8 other stations

Viscolosi Park playground viewed from the east entrance in August

Viscolosi Park looking up the grassy hill to the treeline in August

Viscolosi Park view from the east park entrance path to the playground in August

Viscolosi Park natural area continues north on city property behind the Pleasant View school

History

This park commemorates neighborhood resident and business owner Louis A. Viscolosi, Jr., b. 1932, d. 2011. The park was dedicated on October 17, 1965.

Recent Improvements

Renovated in 2023, major improvements included new playground equipment designed for all ages 2-12 and outdoor fitness area. A 180ft walking path meanders through the park’s amenities and connects the east and west entrances.
Most playground features are ADA-accessible.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round

Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant

Acreage
1 acres

Coordinates
41.833496, -71.463419

Address
1595 Chalkstone Avenue

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Amenities

Playground (ages 2-12)

Playground (ages 2-5)

Playground (ages 5-12)

Seating Areas

Walking Paths

WiFi available

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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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