roger williams park

Hidden jewel in center of urban area. Tropical flowers in greenhouse, Van Gogh like perennial gardens, unusual tree and bush specimens. Many events planned during year, such as photography contest, fairy festival, and live music concerts. Admission only $3.00. Open 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Inexpensive, relaxing family outing. A "don't miss"!

I love coming to the Botanical Center to immerse myself in a warm tropical environment surrounded by GREEN! As a plant nerd, my favorite area is the carnivorous bog, the edible forest garden and community garden and the outdoor gardens which bloom all spring through summer. My niece loves to run around indoors during the winter and look for the fish in the ponds. Events like Fairy Garden Days, art exhibits, family retreats and gardening workshops from URI Outreach Center bring life and community to this great hidden gem!

Roger Williams Park has always been sort to speak my roots...Growing up in RI.... I visited the Park at least once a week as a child ...Then the perfect theme for my Wedding pictures and then a place for my children to play & For Their Wedding pictures now taking my grand-children...A lot of History here.....

This park and huge and there is something for everyone. There is a zoo, a playground and if you enjoy walking there are plenty of trails. This park is beautiful year-round and makes for a great day trip. The zoo offers programs for the younger crowd if they are interested in animals and wildlife.

I used to live 2 blocks away and it is a place for long walks near by the lake. During the fall season the colors will take your breath away.

This a huge sprawling park with things to do for the whole family. We came in the winter, so many of the attractions (e.g. Carousel) were closed. There is a large playground for kids, the zoo, lots of walking trails.

The first Saturday in December, Master Gardeners hold a community event at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Coming into the greenhouse feels so delightful. The place is decorated with a botanical holiday display. Food, music, botanical demonstrations, children's crafts and the most fabulous wreaths for sale all for the price of a canned good. A wonderful respite from the hectic Holiday frenzy.

Excellent zoo, swan boats, carousel, excellent small victorian era museum with a planetarium, botanical center has wonderful events. For a city park, it leaves Boston in the shadows.

What an awful night to go to the zoo! Sideways rain and wind from a nor'easter made our evening unique. No crowds. Time to look at all the displays without being rushed. (Except for the wind trying to hurry us along). Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thanks for being open. Recommend to all ages.

Went after dinner on Thayer one night and the views were stunning. Great little spot for a future picnic!

Beautiful park with lots to do. Great zoo, carousel, Japanese Garden and other attractions. Feed the ducks, walk the roads, ice skate the pond, fly a kite, have a picnic and just relax on the grass. Nice for all ages. Check out the Pumpkin spectacular in October! Expensive but worth it.

This little park is on a hill and overlooks the city, giving great perspective to the area below. The street running along the edge is filled with beautiful Victorian homes. I think it would make a great place for a picnic on a warm, sunny day, in the middle of the busy city.

Not crowded at all. Great variety of animals. Clean zoo. Easy to walk around. It is a shame that, I think, the admission price is somewhat high. It prevents many inner city community residents from attending.

THis is our go to place when we want a picnic and relaxing afternoon. In the middle of a neighbor hood and when you turn into the park you are in another world

The park is an elaborately landscaped 427-acre city park and is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The land was a gift to the people of Providence in 1871, in accordance with the will of Betsy Williams, the great-great-great-granddaughter, and last surviving descendant of RW who was granted it in 1638 by Canonicus, chief of the Narragansett tribe. This is an enormous park with huge lakes, a vintage carousel and Japanese Garden, among other surprises.