Providence: Parks & Recreation
Providence has 5 recreation areas on file.
- 0.3 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Rhode Island 2.6/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 0.3 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (5)
Recreation Areas (5)
Visitor Center
Old Slater Mill Visitor Center
North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery
WEST HILL PARK
West Thompson Lake Campground
Parks (5)
(unnamed)
Skate Park
Billy Taylor Skate Park
(unnamed)
(unnamed)
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (1)
Button Hole
Items (1)
Greenville Drive
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | DUNKIN' DONUTS CENTER |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA)
Providence Children's Museum
Governor Stephen Hopkins House
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Rhode Island Jewish Museum
John Brown House Museum
Lippitt House Museum
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Betsey Williams Cottage
Governor William Sprague Mansion
Temple to Music
Culinary Archive and Museum;Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum
Attractions (10)
Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA)
Providence Children's Museum
Governor Stephen Hopkins House
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
John Brown House Museum
Lippitt House Museum
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 53.20 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 50.20 |
| Climate · Station Name | RHODE ISLAND T.F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 6.6 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 75 |
| Elevation · Meters | 23 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (10)
Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX
Avon Cinema
Showcase Cinemas
Apple Cinemas
Lincoln Cinema
Rustic Drive-in
Showcase Cinema de Lux North Attleboro
Showcase Theaters Warwick
Regal Swansea
Route One Cinema Pub
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 27,484 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Button Hole |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 2.0 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Hassanamisco |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 30.7 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · Refreshed 2026-04-12