I love India Point Park & I love that they've been doing more work to make it nicer and more inviting. The swings are a great addition, and I use the bike path and walking paths there frequently. As the weather gets better, I'm looking forward to spending more time there. It's always nice to grab a coffee from somewhere on Wickenden and set up in the park for a bit to enjoy the water and the people. read more

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One of my favorite parks in Rhode Island! So well maintained & full of nature (bugs, birds, squirrels, & more) despite being very much in the middle of the city. It connects Wickenden to the water in such a pleasant way. I also swear the plants & trees cut down the traffic noise from the evil Washington Bridge - which is much appreciated. Whoever was on the civil engineering team for designing this park deserves major props. Big fan. read more

If you live in New England, you better enjoy the ocean, the lakes, the beauty this area has to offer. Why? Because it is soul-healing to see earth and meditate in what it has to offer, secondly, it is expensive to live in NE, so you better make the most out of it. This gorgeous park in front of the Garden Inn Hotel offers so much beauty of waterfront views, Ferry to New Port-Providence Harbor, sailboats, fantastic kid playground and a refreshing walking path. read more

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Beautiful park for walking, biking and relaxing. Great spot for the RI seafood festival. Right on the water with long swing installed along with walkway. Beautiful park and water views. read more

India Point Park - At the Rhode Island Seafood Festival - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This park is on the bay, where the Providence and Seekonk rivers meet, and located in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence. It was established in 1680 as the first port in Providence; it was a major transportation hub for material goods and passengers. Tea and spices were traded with the East and West Indies, hence the name India Point. Steamships transported passengers from Baltimore, Miami, and Philadelphia. There's so much history there. There was a wide fishing dock and plenty of people fishing on it when we went; signs all around mentioning to not gut the fish on the dock, once caught, for obvious reasons. A beautiful walking path with views of the water. There were old wooden poles sticking out of the water which I'm assuming were old docks. There were plenty of green space and benches throughout. My toddler enjoyed the fenced in playground; it had a beautiful stone wall with art on it, swings, slides, climbing playscapes, benches, and tables. There was a large soccer field adjacent to the playground. A pedestrian bridge which goes over 1-195 can be accessed there as well as the East Bay bike path. There are many events that takes place there like the annual fourth of July celebrations. Overall, a lovely park with an immense amount of history! read more

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India Point Park is located in the historic Fox Point neighborhood. There are beautiful views of the Providence Harbor and Seekonk River. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, City of Providence's Independence Day Celebration was held at India Point Park. Programming begins at 6pm and the fireworks display runs from 9pm to 9:30pm. There were live entertainment and food trucks. I arrived at India Point Park around 8:00pm and there were many people around. People had portable chairs or blankets and enjoying the night. The fireworks display started at 8:58pm and it was magnificent. It lasted till about 9:30pm and there were a lot of people heading out. Thankfully, we walked and didn't have to be in the car traffic. I am looking forward to next year's Independence Day Celebration. read more

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India Point Park is a place that I've frequented a bunch this summer. One of the reasons I enjoy it is because it's in close proximity to downtown and the Fox Point area. I really appreciate all the activities taking place at the park this summer. Last weekend, I stopped by for the fireworks and went to the Cape Verdean parade. I think it's location on the water makes it so peaceful. It's easy to find a place to sit and meditate or feel the breeze coming from the water. Definitely a place I would recommend for people with kids or pets. read more

One Sunday we were walking by the water in Providence, and we found ourselves passing India Point Park. While we were passing, we saw quite a number of mobile/movable food stalls which comprise a Food Festival. Tip: The price for one of the tickets necessary to visit the food stalls is $20; we considered the value proposition and decided to pass. read more

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A good park along Narragansett Bay. India Point Park is the best shoreline in Providence. Lots of open green space. Getting here from downtown is kind of hard because there's not many parking spaces and the fastest way is a bus. This still isn't that far of a walk. It sits between the shoreline and I-195. Listening to that traffic is the worst thing about it making it less enjoyable than it should be but after awhile you ignore the noise. The access to the park is a bridge over the interstate coming along East Street. A great view is at the end of the bridge. The park is down the large staircase. Cool features in and around. It's across the street from Narragansett Brewery. This is also close to the Brown University campus so you can spot some eggheads which makes for some interesting people watching. read more

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Lovely waterside park. Large playground area - fenced. Benches and paths - good for strolling and rolling around the waterfront or resting and relaxing. Free parking. Beautiful nature. Note - Lots of trash in the water by the banks. read more

One of my favorite parks in RI. It's by the river with amazing waterfront views. They normally (pre-Covid) have concerts in the summer and fireworks on the 4th of July. Perfectly sized for families with young children. Tons of parking in the lots and n the sidewalk I love their rope playground so much and wish an adult-sized version existed. I climbed onto the jungle gym and walked across the rope bridge while the kids were away and had so much fun while getting a little workout. (climbing ropes is so much more fun than rock climbing). The East Bay bike path starts at the park, making it a beautiful ride! read more

India Point Park - Rope Jungle Gym by the water. So beautiful. - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Beautiful park with good water views. There are plenty of free parking spots. This is a perfect place for walks or picnic. There is also a play area for the kids. read more

According to the Friends Of India Point Park, India Point Park features 18 acres of open space, trees and walking paths along its 3,600-foot shoreline. Located at the confluence of the Seekonk and Providence Rivers where they widen into Narragansett Bay, the Park is the only broad expanse of Bay shoreline in Providence accessible to the public. It gives nearly 200,000 people a day a dramatic view of the Bay. We arrived here early to catch the Providence-Newport Seastreak Ferry. The Providence Terminal is located adjacent to the park. As we had plenty of time before our ferry was to depart, we decided to stroll around the park. It is a very long, and relatively narrow park, offering great views of the bay. There are nice bike paths, walking trails and a playground. It also offers a long shoreline for fishing, or just sitting down to take in the view. read more

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Nice park, walk a long the water or bring the kids to the playground. Plenty of free parking. Climb up to the india point bridge , what a nice view Saw people having bbq's and picnics read more

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Beautiful park with gorgeous views! Great for picnics and walks. Sort of near a highway but other than that noise, it's peaceful. read more

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We love this park! great park to stroll sit or take kids to playground. Its mostly a big kids playground 5+ but little ones can enjoy some of the sections too. Its a great place to bring snacks or basket of food and look out on the beautiful water. Parking is awful but I always end up finding something sometimes street parking. This is a great park for everyone. read more

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Great spot to have lunch, go for a short walk and enjoy the ocean view while getting a good view of the cities harbor. Highly recommend if just visiting for the day! read more

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Nice spot to go for a picnic, sit back, relax, do some people watching with a water view, and enjoy a nice cool breeze. There are plenty of park benches, a great walking path, a nice playground and a fun spot to fish! read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Love this urban park! Great water views! Clean park, people clean up after their dogs, easy parking, lots of people here but you never feel overcrowded. Great park to have a picnic, walk the path, fish from the docks, just hang out, plus you feel safe. Food trucks often appear, you're in the city but you feel like you're in the country. Great park! read more

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Beautiful view of the water! Even on a chilly fall day, the view was well worth it. There was a nice path to walk along as well as a nice grass area to sit near. Especially to see the sunset along the water, it was amazing. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is a nice waterfront park that has nice benches, areas for walking, jogging, fishing, relaxing, etc. The views of the Seekonk river, Providence river and the Bay are calming and serene. I've never had any problem around this park. Quiet and clean. Lots of free parking. It connects with the East Bay Bike Path and the South Water street area for a nice walk toward downtown or the East side. read more

With the colder weather rolling in, I'm beginning to miss roaming this park in the balmy breezes of mid-summer. No worries though, this wonderful plot of open air and space has so much to offer no matter the season! Winter: This place turns into a magical winter wonderland during this season, more specifically... when it is blanketed in snow! The large hill that runs up to the walking bridge over 195 turns into a sledding/snowboarding/skiing extravaganza! Last winter following the gigantic blizzard that hit Rhode Island, I suited up and trekked over to the park and snapped a couple of the shots I attached to this review. Simply stunning! Got a kick out of watching the snowboarders and skiers jump over the rails and slides over self-built snow ramps. Spring: Whats better than a walk in the park as the world begins to thaw from the frozen depths of the early months. Flower are blooming, people begin to enjoy soccer games in the field, fisherman populate the docks, tightrope walkers wrap cord around tree trunks, the list of interesting sights and sounds goes on and on. Summer: Fireworks!! The park fills up tremendously to enjoy this summer in July staple. More enjoyable to spend time nearer to sunrise and set, there are plenty of people that lay out to catch some rays, ride bikes to join the East Bay Bike Patch, etc. If you're lucky you may even catch a glimpse of a cruise ship docked in the park's center. I've seen speed boat conventions, weddings, boating classes, and so much more. Fall: The leaves falling, a crisp chill in the air. Check out the Rhode Island Seafood Festival that makes its way through this park in September. Or perhaps you could hang around and check out the sunken remains of a ship right over the rail from the path following the water. Overall, I love having this little piece of heaven nearby to enjoy the great outdoors. Plenty of paths for exercising or trees to provide shade to lounge around in. read more

India Point Park is a great place to take a nice stroll before it gets too chilly in Providence. It's not far from Brown's campus and has ample space for a cute little potluck during the Spring (which is, in fact, what some of our friends did last year). There is a great grassy area for dogs to play, a playground for the kids, and nearby bike paths. A lot of people jog through the park as well. There is a beautiful view at sunset and for all you Pokemon Go lovers out there, it's a great place to go during Community Day since it is near the water and there are more than a few nearby Pokestops! Not going to lie, India Point Park is the perfect place to contemplate life or take a much-needed smoke break (if you smoke, that is). I'll only be at Brown for 2.5 more years, so I'm excited to see what that park is like during some kind of event during the warmer seasons! read more

India Point Park - Pretty @ sunset! - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

India Point Park is a great place to watch the sunset - the view was absolutely stunning. You could see the water and the Rhode Island cityscape, which made it the best of both worlds. I walked to the park on the path which made is easy to navigate directions! I'd love to picnic here over the summer. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

nice park the bad think about the park no bathrooms you visit you better be prepared to find a bathroom like i did had to walk all the way to dunkin d good luck im done with this park their was two porter putties all Chane up just for looks read more

Went here tonight for the fireworks. I'd put the display on par with any other city. Lots of food trucks and easy parking if you get there early. A must see on the 4th. read more

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This park is nice I like to nod off here after riding that white horse. Also not a bad place to score some smack, I can usually find some right when I wake up anyway. Sometimes the dock area is stinky at low tide though. read more

This place reminds me of Evanston, IL. A lot of very friendly people. Great to sit by the river on a sunny day or even in the fall. You can oversee the bridge. Connects to the east bay bike trail. Perfect for a picnic though I did not see any grills. Good for playing soccer, frisbee. The people who bring their dogs ar every friendly. You can walk by the water and step out into the pier. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I love this park. It has a beautiful view of the boats and water that you can see from up high. The sunsets are to DIE for! They have a nice path you can walk or bike on - definitely bring your dog here! In the summer it is a beautiful place to read or have a picnic on the lawn. They also have info boards about the history of the park and they include a map of the town as well. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

From scrap metal a park is born. India Point Park is a 18 acre park on the south east side of Providence between the Seekonk and Providence Rivers. It was built on the remains of an old scrap metal yard and some large chunks of junk are still visible and passes for art. The park has a waterfront of almost two thirds of a mile and is a cool place for a walk, especially in the colder months. India Point is also the northern most end of the 17 mile East Bay Bike Path and makes a nice place to take a break before turning around. Plenty of benches, tables and little playgrounds as well as informative plaques explaining the history of the park and area are scattered throughout the 18 acres. Unfortunately when I-95 was completed the park was effectively cut off and isolated from the rest of the city. A very wise decision was made to put a pedestrian bridge over the highway and now a very cool fifty foot wide bridge allows access to the park from the north side of the city. The scenery is more historical than aesthetic. Lots of old rusty bridges and ships to look at and old decaying piers and wooden things of functions that can no longer be determined are scattered about. A great place to ruminate about the past and wonder what the waterfront was like decades ago. Even though India Point Park was built on junk it remains surprising clean, not a lot of graffiti or broken bottles or used syringes. Because of the relative isolation probably not the best place to hang out after dark but during the day certainly seems quite friendly and safe. read more

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Water-front location? Walking paths? Public facilities? Ample parking? Gorgeous lawns? Sign me up, kids - I'm totally a fan of India Point Park. This lovely little park it tucked away on the edge of Fox Point, and it's actually pretty easy to get to from Wickenden - walking or driving. The walking bridge over 95 isn't really that scary, and allows one to shop and at all over Wickenden, then stroll on over the the park for water views and fresh air. I like it. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

As we approached the park for the first time, I was shocked to see the towering pylons bisect the landscape. I briefly imagined pushing my children on swings setup inside of them. I stopped to park the car on India Street but the traffic continued to whip by in both directions. Nobody stopped to let us pull in. Nobody. Honestly, it was frustrating. WIthout even stepping foot in the park, I found it to be lacking. Fortunately, I was elated to discover that, albeit a cliché, this trip proved that you can't judge a book by its cover. The park really opens itself up as you continue to explore it. Between the wonderful smell of barbecue, the soccer games, the people crabbing by the water, the walking bridge, and more, this spot offers countless pleasantries to its visitors. If you are looking for a place to perform some recreational or leisurely activity, there is a good chance that India Point Park is for you. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Best park in Providence! Waterfront, lots of space, some great events happen here. Busy but quiet when there's no events and manageable when there are events happening. read more

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Nice park. Very peaceful , kids playground. Very big park . Close to the waters . My kids had fun , and they were just happy to run wild and free . read more

India Point Park - Playground for kids - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

India point park is a cute park in providence tight on the water. I usually grab some coffee on Wickenden street and then take a stroll through the park, sometimes walking all the way to the crook point bridge. They also have lots of events here like firework on Fourth of July, food truck seats, a seafood festival with music, food and entertainment. There's also a pretty large playground for kids to play on and several paved paths for runners. I personally like to walk here on chillier days. During the summer people fish and gut them on the side and there's a bit more trash lying around and it gets a little smelly. During the summer there is more people walking around on hard drugs and homeless people hanging out. I have not been bothered here or felt unsafe because there's usually at least several people walking their dogs, jogging, or hanging with their kids. If you're on the more nervous side I would just bring a friend! read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This park is cute and the water view is great. My favorite thing about the park is that you can see the bridge and the water from where ever you are. My least favorite thing about this park is that it's right on the road and the road will always be in view and earshot. I think that Providence would be a sad place if this park wasn't part of it. Providence has many small parks and many dark parks and this is one of the parks in Providence that actually FEELS like a park. You can feel the sun here, and most of the Providence parks do not allow the sun to penetrate all the trees. Because the water is on one whole side of the park you don't feel that the park is boxed in by the city. Last time I came here there were some shady characters, thus the three star. If you're a young woman and you plan on staying in one place I do recommend that you bring a friend. But all in all, the park is very pretty. It's not big enough to really get a workout in unless you're doing stationary yoga or tai chi but it lends some nice atmosphere to Providence and really brightens up the place. It's big enough to tan in (I've humorously noticed people doing this) but It's still not nearly as big as a park should be in order to accommodate an entire community. India Point Park has only 18 acres of land (as opposed to Slater Park's 197 acres). There are dozens of parks near where I live in Providence but India Point is the most appealing off-campus park nearby. read more

India Point Park - View from the edge - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Nice little park to enjoy lunch or a walk. There isn't much parking, but there seemed to be a bridge and other areas to park nearby. The playground looked to be a good size too. read more

India Point Park - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Nice park located on the waterfront formerly a junk yard. Great space for events such as food truck festival. Conveniently located near downtown and East side. There is a pedestrian bridge for East side residents. Very little parking so if there is an event walk or take a bus. read more

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So this is no central park but it is such a great little park, great for a stroll, jog to relax at, or play in the playground if you have kids. India Point is right outside of Providence making it super convenient for those in the area. Def some place worth checking. read more

Nice green space proximate to central Providence Easy access from points further away Grab-bag layout to navigate This is definitely where my kids like to come to get their "try to make tractor trailers honk their horns" fix, on the bridge above I-195. So if that's your thing, too, you're in luck! More broadly, however, our family likes the playground area, the meandering walkways and cycling paths around the periphery and through the center of the space, the views across the bay and toward College Hill, the stairway and ramps to run on your way up to and down from the bridge, and even the non sequitur hulking metal objets d'art in the middle that are great for zooming Hot Wheels up and down. To be clear, with the highway so close by, it is pretty noisy. If your main focus is to find a patch of grass and relax in peace and quietude, maybe we could interest you in the Prospect Park model, or perhaps the Blackstone Blvd vicinity would suit your needs. Still this park fills the bill nicely for a variety of activities, and belongs squarely in the thick of your park rotation around Providence. read more