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Roger Williams Park

Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI
401 785 9450
Ranked #12 of 60 attractions in Providence
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Parks, Gardens
Traveler Description: Others have said it well: "urban gem," "something for everyone" and "great photo ops" all sum up RWP. There are not too many places where you can go... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

A beautiful setting for a picnic. Huge facility with plenty of room to spread out. Unfortunately there aren't enough bathroom facilities. We had to drive our guests over to the carousel area to use that bathroom, which had run out of toilet paper. More

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WEST WARWICK, RI
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Roger Williams Park is truly a hidden gem as it is folded into an area of Providence/Cranston that is more on the upscale side yet close to the major highways. It is often called a city park for that reason. The park also contains seven lakes which comprise approximately 98 acres. Lots of acitivites are available. You can rent paddle... More

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Westport, Massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

So much to see and do... children love it. Bring a stroller for little ones. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I thought this was the zoo but it wasn't. I did find the Zoo later which is name the same thing but after walking the whole city. So if you are looking for the Zoo its called Roger Willams ZOO Not Park More

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Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Great park. Can get crowded at times, especially if there are wedding parties. Overall a very nice park. Great for picnics and pictures. The carousel looks fun, but didn't go. Crowded! There are horse stables and a small naturalist museum which is very interesting. More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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Zoo be a zoo.. Most exciting thing about this zoo was the price, which was too high. If you don't catch the animals when they are awake , then you lost a lot of money . Parking is a joke, and you have to walk a long distance. Lazy old animals who do absolutely nothing but yawn and literally have... More

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North Kingstown Rhode Island
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Zoo is delightful. Easy to get around with children. The gardens are well kept and the Casino can hold a variety of events including weddings and such. You can drive from place to place and usually find a space to part. You can picnic, sit under a tree and read and ride the paddle boats. More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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RWP was the best, it's still good. The Park is outstanding but some of the grounds need work or are are under construction. The carousel is superb, old wooden horses, gayly painted animals and benches for adults. The kids play area is great swings, teeter totters, jungle gyms. They have boats for the lake, open areas for a picnic, and... More

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Trois-Rivieres, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Looks like a dumped beauty...The grounds are neglected as are the paths. The botanic garden is a joke, with two small warehouses and a landscape suffering of neglect. More

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East Providence, Rhode Island
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

There's lots to do. Spend the day there. Paddle boats look cute, like big swans. More

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