Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy - DPPC

Visit Greater Kennedy Plaza

Plan Your Visit

Nestled in the heart of Providence, RI, Greater Kennedy Plaza is a tapestry of parks, gardens, entertainment and transportation. As the gateway to downtown Providence, more than 40,000 people visit the Plaza each day.

Getting Here

By Car:
Both street parking and nearby lot parking are readily available. There is no designated parking specifically for park visitors.

By Bus:
Kennedy Plaza is a main transit point for visitors seeking to reach Providence. Visit RIPTA for bus routes and schedules.

By Bike:
Providence continues to add bike lanes and become more bike friendly. Bike racks are located in Biltmore Park.

By Foot:
Centrally located in Downtown Providence, Greater Kennedy Plaza is walkable from many hotels, stores, and restaurants.

Get Directions

Kennedy Plaza,
Providence, RI 02903

41.825512, -71.412136

 

Park Hours: Burnside and Biltmore Parks
Open 7am – 9pm daily

 

Park Rules

Enjoy the flowers and vegetation with respect. Do not pick or step on them.
Deposit all trash in marked receptacles.
Please refrain from smoking or using tobacco products in this park, per city ordinance.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless at permitted event.
Look at the pigeons and squirrels, but do not feed them.
No skateboarding, rollerblading or scooters.
No fires of any kind, including grills.
No soliciting of parkgoers or selling of goods.

burnside park eventInterested in hosting an event in Burnside Park?

 

All groups wishing to use the park must obtain a permit through the Providence Parks Department. Tents, tables, and chairs are available to rent through the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy.