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Washington Park Square

Washington Park Square a gateway to Providence's South Side facing north
Washington Park Square facing north at the split of Broad St and Eddy St
Washington Park Square facing north and the Barks memorial at the former Feinstein Elementary school
Washington Park Square facing south with shade and seating
Washington Park Square planting
Washington Park Square seating and shade amenities facing northwest
Washington Park Square facing southwest
Washington Park Square facing northwest from Washington St
Washington Park Square a gateway to Providence's South Side facing north
Washington Park Square facing north at the split of Broad St and Eddy St
Washington Park Square facing north and the Barks memorial at the former Feinstein Elementary school
Washington Park Square facing south with shade and seating
Washington Park Square planting
Washington Park Square seating and shade amenities facing northwest
Washington Park Square facing southwest
Washington Park Square facing northwest from Washington St

History

This small gateway to the Washington Park neighborhood and the City of Providence was officially dedicated as Arthur Edwin Barks Memorial Square in 1949 to honor the fallen World War II hero. Located at the end of Eddy St where it meets Broad St near the Cranston line, it was hardscaped with brick and seating walls in the 1980’s.

Latest Improvements

  • Last renovated in 2019.

Details

Status
Open Year-Round
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Coordinates
41.787319, -71.402520
Address
1471 Broad Street
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Amenities

Seating Areas
Urban Square

Maintenance

Trash Barrels and planter boxes in the Broad Street traffic median are maintained by Providence DPW

Links

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