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Statue and Monument Tour of Providence
History buff? Sculpture lover? Special interest in statues and monuments? Providence has a rich history, and much of that history has been commemorated in statues and monuments throughout the city. To...
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Spring Food Truck Application
Spring and summer applications to vend at the Food Truck Market at Kennedy Plaza are now up for our spring schedule. The market has been serving fresh, fun and affordable meals five days a week from a...
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James’ Lively Experiment
If you’ve been to any of our music or cultural events in Burnside Park, such as the Burnside Music Series + Beer Garden, or the Doppelgänger Dance Collective’s performance last August, you have...
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What are the park birds up to in winter?
On a balmy January day I met up with Peter Green of Providence Raptors to check in on what Providence’s wild birds are up to during the winter. Ever since Peter and I met to discuss fall migration, my...
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Letter to Sarah
This winter at the DPPC, we have been researching the Soldiers and Sailors Monument as part of its restoration project. Our incredible intern, Kat Boots, has been spending her time here poring over...
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Black History Month in Kennedy Plaza
Have you ever stopped and looked closely at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument? In honor of Black History Month, I invite you to do so, and pay special attention to the elements of the monument of...
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It’s Valentine’s Day! Here’s what the DPPC loves about our parks.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for the lovers, it’s the perfect opportunity to focus on what we love about our downtown community. At the DPPC, that’s our parks! What do you love in the parks...
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Abraham Lincoln in Providence
On the evening of February 28, 1860, Abraham Lincoln spoke in Providence, on the second floor of Railroad Hall, previously located near today’s Kennedy Plaza. Lincoln came to Rhode Island immediately...
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Roger Williams’ New & Dangerous Opinions
Who was Roger Williams? Was he an innovator? An instigator? How did his contemporaries view his new ideas about a separation of church and state, communicating with the native people as equals, and...
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The Women of the DPPC
In honor of International Women’s Day we’d like to shine the light on the women at the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy. We’re a small team here and these women are integral in making sure the...
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Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial
However you plan on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year, try to take a moment to honor the contributions of the Irish in Rhode Island by visiting the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial. If you’ve...
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North Bakery reopens!
Mark your calendars! Monday, April 3rd North Bakery will be reopening their downtown location. According to North owner, James Mark, their menu will be “full of bagels and specialty cream cheeses,...
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Spring Food Truck Schedule!
Spring is here and we’re excited to announce the new schedule for the Kennedy Plaza Food Truck Market! We hope you’ll be excited about the trucks we’re bringing in for lunchtime in downtown...
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Soldiers & Sailors Monument, August 1906
Greater Kennedy Plaza has always been the center of Providence, the central square from which news spreads throughout the city and shock waves can also be felt. On August 23, 1906, shock waves were...
View Article5 ways you can make a difference in your parks Earth Day & Everyday.
Earth Day is the perfect excuse to come into your neighborhood park and make an impact in your local community. Smell more flowers, less smoke. Did you know that Providence Ordinance 18-22 prohibits...
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Spring Cleaning Book Drive.
Spring is one of our favorite times of year. At the DPPC, we are at work planning our summer programming, working with volunteer groups to clean up the parks, and gathering supplies for our...
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Robins, Finches & Baby Falcons – spring is here!
Flowers blooming, leaves on the trees and Peregrine Falcons nesting – it’s spring in Providence! Walking down Westminster Street from Small Point Café to Burnside Park, Peter Green of Providence...
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Downtown Transit Connector Update: May 9
Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, the City of Providence and RIPTA are inviting the public to give input on the planned high-frequency DTC service and Kennedy Plaza. Back in February, members of...
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Connect with your ancestors who fought in the Civil War.
As we have begun work on raising the funds to restore the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, many people and organizations have been reaching out to us to share their passion for the Civil War. One of...
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An Ocean of Fun is Coming to Burnside Park this Summer!
Today in Burnside Park, the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy broke ground on Brandon’s Beach at Burnside Park, a new destination playground for children of all abilities located in the heart of...
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