Prospect Terrace is one of my favorite places to watch the sunrise or sunset over the Providence skyline. The park holds a lot of sentimental value for the city because it houses the Roger Williams statue and tomb. Personally, I appreciate how well maintained the park is and how peaceful it is. On warmer days, it can get a little busy, but it's a great place to relax. When I'm need of a little reprieve I like to bring my blanket and meditate on the grass. I also appreciate its location being so close to Brown and downtown Providence simultaneously. It's convenient and peaceful. read more

Prospect Terrace - Easily my favorite park in Providence. You get a wonderful view of the skyline! - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This seems to be a duplicate listing since I already reviewed the other Prospect Terrace Park page. I'll just add my two cents anyway. A beautiful and historic park with views of downtown Providence. It is located right on a hill and has the statue and tomb of Roger Williams with his hand out. There were benches and a small path throughout. A great place to picnic, watch the sunset, and just relax. The Rhode Island State House and Providence Place Mall can be seen from there. There is no parking lot just street parking. The houses nearby are historic. This was a frequent stop for author HP Lovecraft. No wonder it is called "The Jewel of the City". read more

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Amazing views of Providence. Closely located to Brown. Nicely maintained. Was a great place to catch a sunrise. read more

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Nice park in town with great views and some signage about park/town historical information. There is a large Roger Williams statue, but it's facing out over the cliff so it's better seen through town (I assume) but it's not possible to see it in the back except from the pack. Still in nice weather, there are a few benches to see all across town or enjoy some nature. read more

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Lovely city park on College Hill. We took a drive up the hill after visiting the Roger Williams Memorial National Park on North Main Street. Whether walking, or driving, take note: these streets are quite steep and narrow. Be prepared for a workout if walking. If driving, remember, even the narrowest of roads may be two way traffic. Most folks park on Congdon Street to access the park. There is an information board in the park if you are interested in some history. There are plenty of benches, and it's relatively quiet in this area of the city. There is a nice lawn and several trees along the paved path. The park is quite clean. The statue and burial site of Roger Williams is the center of attention here. The statue faces west, looking over the city. To get a view of the statue's front, you will need to walk or drive down to Pratt Street. There does not seem to be access directly from the upper terrace on Congdon to the lower terrace on Pratt. The lower terrace has no paved pathways, benches or trees. Many trees have grown over the years, impeding some of the the city views, but looking south-west you can still see parts of downtown, and looking west you can make out the Capital building, softly framed by leaves. Worth a visit for a quiet repose, a bit of history and city views. read more

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We came to Prospect Terrace with hopes of seeing some stunning views of Providence, but it was not to be - the view was masked by trees, construction equipment, and various other obstacles. Tip: Given how small this park is, I suggest that you drive to the entrance, rather than walking; this is because the approach is all uphill, and you probably won't be spending a lot of time here. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, this isn't a bad place to visit, but there's nothing here that makes it worth going out of your way for. read more

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A small but historically significant park in Providence with lots of historical markers. It won't take long to look at but you'll find lots of interesting things to read about and there's a nice view of downtown Providence. Prospect Terrace is the final resting place of Roger Williams. He was the founder of Rhode Island. There's a really big statue. It has lots of history that happened around here. Read about it on the displays throughout the park. This was the site of a fort at one time. It's close to the Brown University Campus. This is in the College Hill neighborhood. Often there's some laying on the grass reading or chatting about philosophy or something else they find interesting. The highlight is the big statue of Roger Williams. He's also buried here. The exact whereabouts aren't as known. Check it out if you're in the area. It's only a few minutes from downtown. There's plenty of parking spaces. read more

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Best views in providence! Love walking down to prospect Terrance with a blanket and friends to relax, eat dinner and watch the sunset. It's beautiful right now with the cherry blossoms out but is truly stunning year round! read more

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Prospect Terrace Park is a beautiful park located on Congdon Street in the College Hill neighborhood. It is one of my routine stops when I take a walk around College Hill, because I love the clean space and the great views. There are nice benches to sit and plenty of green spaces to lay a blanket on and have a picnic or just enjoy the views. The park was founded in 1869, on land that was given to the city by residents of the neighborhood. The park is known as "The Jewel of the City" for its dramatic elevated view of Downtown Providence. From the elevated location of the park, you can see many of Providence's most prominent landmarks, from Providence Place Mall to the Rhode Island State House to the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in America. The park's west-facing view makes it ideal for taking in the sunset. A statue of theologian Roger Williams (designed by architect Ralph Thomas Walker) was built in the late 1930s after Williams' descendant Stephen Randall made a deed of gift for the monument. It was dedicated on 29 June 1939. The approximate 15-foot tall granite statue commemorates Williams' founding of the state of Rhode Island and his promotion for religious freedom, and the statue depicts Williams gazing over the city. In 1939, Roger Williams' remains were moved into a tomb that lies directly beneath the statue. His body had been overgrown by the roots of an apple tree next to his original grave. The roots grew over the form of his body so that it looked similar to a human form. The remainder of his bones were reburied in a bronze casket and placed beneath his statue in Prospect Terrace. Street parking is easy right in front of the park. read more

I'm so glad that our incredible Providence Community Manager, Michael P, recommended that we take a second to check in and review Prospect Park while we waited for the Ghost Tour Elite Event to begin tonight! I never ever knew this gorgeous green space was here, but now that I do, I can guarantee that this will be a definite stop for future adventures! The park is small but venerable, with plenty of seating to take in the majorly gorgeous and Instagram-friendly view of the PVD skyline, State House, and of course, the sunset. We were totally blessed with a clear and cloudless evening tonight that was perfect for snapping photos! It's also home to the Roger Williams memorial, which pays tribute to the founder of the city of Providence. An added bonus - it really sets the scene if you're about to go on a Providence Ghost Tour, which starts from Prospect Park (I would highly recommend - shameless plug to read my other review for it! :) I was so happy to be able to find out about this place, and look forward to coming back soon! read more

This lovely park was part of a self-guided walking tour of College Hill I attempted that I found on www.hplovecraft.com and I highly recommend it! It isn't just for fans of HPL either - there's lots of other historical points of interest on it as well (even the House/office of an apprentice of Ben Franklins)! I loved it! Prospect Terrace is a peaceful, green haven with panoramic hilltop views of all of Providence! It was fantastic! There's tons of benches, a lovely memorial statue to the founder of Providence and some informative plaques scattered around the grounds. One of the plaques even points out what buildings you'll see in the skyline! And you get a magnificent view of the capital building! It's in a residential area near Brown University which is lovely in and of itself. Highly recommend! read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed the elevated view offered by this small park that overlooks the city. The view of the state house in particular was impressive. Well worth the time and effort involved in making the short walk from my downtown hotel. read more

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Probably the best scenic overlook places in Providence with a great view of the state house and downtown! Highly recommended if checking out the city for the day! read more

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What a gorgeous park to sit, relax and watch the sunset!! It was breathtaking! So many people wandering around taking photos of the picturesque background/city skyline! It was dusk when we arrived, (we were meeting up for a ghost tour) and the mosquitoes were out in full force, luckily the group we were with had insect repellent, so keep that in mind! We will definitely be back to enjoy the scenery!! read more

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Prospect Park was the meeting place for our Yelp event this day. It is a nice place to go enjoy the beautiful weather, view a sunset, or take in the Providence skyline. I certainly would have never stumbled across this hidden gem if it weren't for Yelp! In the center is a statue of Roger Williams overlooking his beloved city. Little do most people realize but his remains are also present here as well! read more

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Easy parking. Gorgeous view. Historic memorials, lanterns. Not very big--fitting for Providence. Definitely worth the stop on your tour of Providence. As locals, we get to stop by any old time. read more

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Super cute park! This was the meeting place for a yelp event (walking ghost tour), plenty of street parking available, lots of benches and more than enough instagrammable opportunities! The sunset read more

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A beautiful park with a beautiful view. It offers sweeping views of the capital landscape from the top of a very high hill. In place in the park is a statue of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island. You should read about him, he is pretty interesting. The park has a few benches and tons of shade. I would recommend bringing a blanket for to lay on the ground for a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere. Parking is weird with the hours stated, but just be mindful of when in the area and for how long you plan to stay. read more

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This park is a hidden gem, I can't believe it's been so long since I was last here. My husband and I used to come here with some takeout and picnic, I've also been here after some adult beverages but tonight was the first place I've ever come at dusk. It's a gorgeous view overlooking Providence, well technically Roger Williams is looking over Providence. I imagine many dates may end or even begin here. read more

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Beautiful park overlooking the Rhode Island statehouse. There is a majestic statue of Roger Williams at the center of the park. Many benches are distributed along the walkway overlooking the statehouse and make for a perfect place to relax and catch the sunset. When we visited, the park was very clean with ample trash cans around and immaculate landscaping. It is not large but has a very nice view. Perfect place to repose and catch the sunset! read more

My friend and I were visiting Providence and Newport for a weekend and this park came recommended to us by a local we met. I'm glad we took his advice, because the views from this small park are outstanding. There's a large statute of Roger Williams. But it's all about those views! If you like a great perspective on a city, don't miss these views of Providence! read more

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The final resting spot of Roger Williams! Historical importance aside, this is an awesome place to see the view of downtown. It's a smaller park, but still plenty of grass to soak up the view. I highly recommend sunset. read more

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I'm not sure what the difference is between Prospect Terrace and Prospect Park but this area is a beautiful place to go visit in Providence. The view over the city is stunning and the park is very well kept. It was a nice place to meet and there are activities that go on there frequently. The historical significance of Roger Williams being buried there twice is very interesting and significant to our history. It is a place that everyone should go and see when they are visiting the Providence area. read more

Prospect Terrace - Sunset over the beautiful city - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Prior to last night, I didn't really realize this space was here! I came with my husband; we watched the sunset and waited for our Providence Ghost Tour (which was amazing) to get started. This is a great little park with beautiful views and the statue of Roger Williams. I highly recommend a visit. Parking was pretty easy on the street as well. read more

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Always a great pit stop when having a drink, reading a book, chatting with a date, or eating a snack. Definitely worth passing by to start out or top off your Providence experience. read more

The "park" itself isn't much, honestly. Just a few paths leading to the Roger Williams statue, some open lawn, some old trees, and a couple of benches. What makes this park a worthy destination is the view. It's high up on the East Side of the city, overlooking downtown and with clear views to the West Side, North Providence, and South towards Cranston. It's a great way to take in the city, make visual connections, and watch a beautiful sunset. The huge granite statue of Williams from the 1930's depicts him looking over his city, and some of his remains were later placed in a tomb under the statue when their original resting place was overgrown with apple tree roots (fun fact!). The height, expansive views, and statue make for some really great photo-ops. It's located in one of the most beautiful parts of the city, on a quiet street (Congdon St., not Prospect St., which is one street West but you might be tempted to turn down it due to the name!), and there is plenty of on-street parking. It's close to Thayer, Hope, and Wickenden streets, so you could easily grab a coffee or lunch to-go and then head here to take in the views. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Prospect Terrace - View on a wintery Sunday. - Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Prospect Terrace Park is a charming oasis on top of College Hill near Brown University and the famous Benefit Street. My friends and I were the only tourists here. We first walked along Pratt Street near the bottom of the hill to see the Roger Williams monument from below and then climbed up a woody incline to the entrance on Congdon Street. (Side note: his hand can really be mistaken for a body part from far away.) It's so peaceful up here with lots of green grass, trees, and shade. There is also a great view of Providence's downtown area. It really is the perfect park to bring your picnic blanket and just read a book or nap. I know I'm being a hypocrite for visiting (and writing this review) but I hope this area never gets crowded or touristy. read more

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If there are 5 Top picnic spots downtown, this is one of them. The view is great up here. Great place to bring your brown bag lunch. Relax and feed the squirrels and filthy pigeons. Stare out over the city, or lie in the grass away from the dog poo and stare at the sky. Not sure about after sunset. Haven't seen any punks, but there is some evidence of beer bottles. (cheap, crappy beer) NOTE: The park has a statue of Roger Williams, but this is a FAKE Roger Williams park. There are several Roger Williams parks scattered throughout Providence to make it difficult for you to find the buried pirate treasure. read more

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What a gorgeous park that overlooks Providence! There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the park - there are SO many trees for shade as well as many benches so you can either sit and enjoy the view (we did while having our morning coffee and bagel) or hang out on the grassy part with a blanket (we did this too). We had our pups with us and they just loved the shade and the well kept park. I could see us spending time at this part every day if we lived in Providence! read more

This has to be one of my favorite locations in all of Providence. I would give the park 5 stars alone just for the views. I was recently brought here on a surprise trip / sunset picnic and had such a great time. It's nice to come here during the day but the sunset view overlooking Providence in the evening is amazing as well. While the park might not be overly big, there are plenty of trees to sit under for some shade, along with benches and plenty of grass to throw a blanket down and relax. Be sure to take your camera and snag some pictures of the capitol building and downtown Providence. Also, there are some nice historic homes / buildings on the surrounding neighborhood streets close to the park, so if you are up for a walk it's worth taking the time to check out and admire some of the historic sites the city as to offer. read more

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Hands down one of the best views of Downtown Providence! Super convenient located right off Thayer and is a great spot just to take in the views or have a picnic at. Definitely someplace you have to go to at least once while your in Providence! read more

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H.P. Lovecraft, an incorrigible corresponder, frequently wrote letters from this park while lamenting the marring of the view by the construction of ultra-modern monstrosities. This park has an illimitable view and would be a fantastic place to read a book, have a picnic, or correspond with friends. read more

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This is the most amazing city park in all of New England in my opinion. Obviously the public garden in Boston is more beautiful, but nothing beats the view from this park. It is also nestled in the cutest area of College Hill. There is really nothing that beats the view 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Really great views of the city and the Capitol building! The park is small but has a lot of benches you can take a break on. Easy to find parking close by and worth the stop! read more

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Beautiful view of providence! There are benches to sit and watch the sunrise and room for a frisbee toss or for playing catch. In the fall the Providence Ghost Tours leave from here, and that tour is great! My brother actually got married at this park on a beautiful sunny fall day-just a ceremony for 10 people, and we were on blankets. It was perfect! read more

It's impossible to live in the Renaissance city of Providence or in RI as a whole without coming to this wonderful, beautiful park. Prospect Park is a Providence icon -- well, one of them anyway. With a fantastic view of the city, benches for everyone to sit and take a load off, and a statue of our founder: Roger Williams. What better way to spend the day? I'd love to see another park view as marvelous as this little baby...oh right, there isn't one. Prospect all the way! read more

This park is glorious. It offers panoramic views of our fair city, has lovely park benches, green grass and is on a pretty, quiet, quaint street tucked away in College Hill. Oh, and there's a gigantic statue of Roger Williams. What's not to love? It isn't a huge park by any means, but I could chill here all day with a good book and a blanket, for sure. It's within walking distance to Thayer St in case you get hungry or thirsty or even bored. You'll have to find parking on one of the side streets and walk over to the park, but it's well worth it, especially on a sunny day! read more

Prospect Park is one of my favorite places in Providence. You're welcomed by an incredible large statue of Roger Williams which is overlooking and gorgeous view of Downtown Providence. Prospect Park is very close to where I live so it's become the place to have lunch or a snack, or even catch up on some reading while enjoying the nicer weather. If you're looking for stunning sunset views or pictures of the city this here is certainly one of the better places to capture one. read more

My vote for best city view in Prov......Awesome view of the city. I wish I had known about this place last summer, and I can't wait to be a regular this summer. I could stay here for hours just admiring the view. It was a little trick to get to for my first visit, but it was well worth it. Plenty of dog walkers in the area too. Nice neighborhood. read more

Not much to say besides this park offers great views of downtown Providence and it is totally free. The park is only a few blocks or so away from the Brown University campus so you should definitely check out both if you're already planning on seeing the park. This park has a cool statue of a man (not sure who the man is but its somebody famous I assume) standing over a steep ledge facing out toward the city as if he is admiring Providence. The statue I felt really added a cool effect to my pictures. There was even huge wedding party all dressed up taking pictures here when I visited. Don't forget to bring your camera when you visit! read more

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