Partnership for Providence Parks

We know the many significant benefits that planting new trees in the @cityofprov bring. That's why I'm thankful for our Forestry Department and to our local partners and volunteers who are helping to make #PVD a more healthier and sustainable city for generations to come!

Even Nibbles Woodaway, a.k.a. the Big Blue Bug @bigbluebug, is helping to make #Providence a safer place! Remember to wear a mask anytime you're outside your house interacting with others in #PVD #MaskUpPVD #MaskUpRI

REMINDER: With the delay in school openings, @cityofprov & partners are working hard to ensure #Providence youth have access to uninterrupted 🍎🧀nutritious meals.🧀🍎 Find the full meal distribution schedule here: bit.ly/2QRUikL

Tomorrow is Election Day! Are you ready to #BeAVoter? Go to vote.ri.gov to find your polling place and preview a sample ballot if you are voting in-person tomorrow Cranston and Smithfield voters can also vote early person at their town halls today.

Summer Programming and Meals have been extended into September! providenceri.gov/city-providenc…

Exciting news! Today, the @CityofProvidence was recognized by @RAEstuaries as a 2020 SNEP Watershed grantee. The $250,000 grant will fund the development of greenspace and improve water quality along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.

Tree Auction, Promenading, Photo Contest, Online Garden Classes, and Eco-Depots are Back -- See What's "Growing On" in RI - mailchi.mp/providentialga…

#PVD Restaurant Week has dine-in & take-out specials. Parking? No problem. You can enjoy free 2- hour parking in designated areas from 10AM - 9PM. Come on down this weekend and experience all that the #CreativeCapital has to offer. #PVDEats

Our Summer Fellows Jason and Tom will be wrapping up their internships with us next week, so we just wanted to take a moment to appreciate all of their hard work and positivity during this challenging but rewarding summer of programming! Thanks Jason and Tom!

Friends of Cabral Park and P3 staff have teamed up to provide fresh vegetables to the residents of Fox Point! ow.ly/biTr50ANGXl

Join Zero Waste Providence for another sustainability workshop on Wednesday! facebook.com/zerowasteprovi…

It is amazing what a little art can do in a time like this. Check out what we've been up to teaming up with our partners to bring POPArt! to Providence youth! providenceparks.org/popart-program…

"Not everyone can afford a car, but they still have a right to get around the city safely,” said Helene Miller of @ProvidenceParks. “...We believe parks are platforms for equity and social justice. Making streets safer is part of that.”

Post pics of you using your POPArt kit and tag us!

Attention youth 18-year of age and under! Remember to pick up your POPArt! Kit at one of the recreation centers during the week of July 14-21. Upload your artwork to Instagram & use #EatPlayLearnPVD to be feat. in the online Galleria! More info - go to eatplaylearnpvd.com 🎨

With help from @ProvidenceACT + community partners, @ProvidenceParks is introducing POPArt! Kits for youth 18-years of age and under that will include art materials and instructions for creating DIY art projects. Kits will be distributed to all recreation centers mid-July.👨‍🎨🎨👩‍🎨

Get ready for some summer fun! Playgrounds reopen today! Click for full details and check eatplaylearnpvd.com for updates on summer programming. providenceparks.org/playgrounds-re…

Happy Independence Day! Please enjoy our shared public spaces responsibly today. One of the best ways we can respect the spirit of freedom and this nation is by taking care of each other and following distancing and PPE guidelines meant to keep us all safe.

FLASH EVENT ALERT: 1:00 pm today at #Watermanstreetdogpark, Learn how to make a dog toy with Jasmine! Meet at the entrance to the park!

We are excited to be at Splash Pads this morning stenciling the bright Providence P logo at the request of the Providence Department of Recreation so that youth can practice social distancing when coming to city splash pads which open today! #welcomesummer #Providence #Recreation