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
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.
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.....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.