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The Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Park
River access and historic character in Washington Park
Washington Park sits in southeastern Providence, where city living meets coastal access and abundant green space. The neighborhood developed alongside the expansion of the city's park system in the late 19th century, and that connection to the outdoors remains a defining trait of the community today. On the eastern edge of the neighborhood, you can find the Providence River and distant views of Narragansett Bay. Residential streets feature a mix of single-family homes and multifamily investment properties built in the early 20th century. Between the waterfront, nearby parkland and local gathering spots like the Washington Park Community Center, the neighborhood balances outdoor access with everyday convenience in a way that few other parts of Providence can match.
Victorian inspired homes are common in the area.
1930s Colonials, bungalows and multi-family homes
In Washington Park, you’ll find Colonial Revivals, Federal-style homes, Victorians and bungalows lining the streets, along with some double- and triple-deckers in the mix. Many houses were built between 1900 and the 1930s, and details from that era are common, including hardwood floors, covered front porches and classic trim work. While homes sit close together, many feature fenced-in backyards with enough room for a patio or a small garden. Single-family homes start in the high $200,000s and reach the high $400,000s, while two and three-unit properties range from the mid-$400,000s to the low $700,000s. The neighborhood has a median home price of around $410,000, making it a bit less affordable than neighborhoods like Lower South Providence and Elmwood, which have medians of around $370,000 and $360,000, respectively.
Casa Azul Taquería is a popular eatery in Washington Park.
Local eats and shopping in Washington Park
The area features an array of locally owned restaurants and shops around Broad Street and Narragansett Boulevard. “Providence maintains an independent, entrepreneurial spirit, so residents prefer to support local restaurants in the area,” says Jim DeRentis, a Realtor with Residential Properties Limited and a fourth-generation Providence native. Local businesses include:
Casa Azul Taquería, a family-owned spot serving birria tacos and craft margaritas
Brass Monkey, a laid-back bar and grill with a creative menu and extensive drink selection
La Mami Restaurant, a Caribbean and Latin American restaurant with stews, fried chicken and other specialties
Liberato Meat Market, a neighborhood market carrying fresh meats and grocery staples
For more shopping, you can visit nearby Providence Place, an indoor mall with over 150 shops and restaurants around 4 miles north.
Roger Williams Park offers 400 acres of outdoor recreation.
Enjoy the outdoors in Roger Williams Park or by the river
Washington Park has green spaces ranging from small neighborhood spots to major recreational areas. Columbia Park features a playground and open fields for an afternoon outdoors. Just west of the neighborhood, Roger Williams Park spans over 400 acres of rolling hills and ponds and features miles of trails for running or walking. Visitors can paddle swan boats, play tennis or explore the park’s bike track. The grounds also include Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Additionally, the neighborhood features Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletic Complex, home to paved waterfront trails, baseball diamonds and soccer fields.
Roger Williams Park Zoo Main Entrance
Roger Williams Park anchors Washington Park's event scene
With the neighborhood’s proximity to Roger Williams Park and Washington Park, there is a wide array of festivities for residents to enjoy. Popular events include:
Food Truck Fridays at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village, a weekly gathering with local food trucks and live music from April through September
Movies in the Park, outdoor screenings on the Boathouse Lawn on the first Friday of the month from May through September
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, a fall event at Roger Williams Park Zoo featuring thousands of carved pumpkins displayed along wooded trails
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School is located nearby.
Public schools and higher education nearby
The neighborhood is served by the Providence Public School District, where enrollment is based on a school-choice lottery system. Nearby options include Mary E. Fogarty Elementary, Roger Williams Middle and Central High. And Central High School graduates don’t have to look too far to find opportunities to continue their studies. “Providence is known for its academic institutions. On the culinary side, there’s Johnson and Wales University,” DeRentis says. The university’s Harborside campus, which houses its culinary program, is along the neighborhood’s southern border. Additionally, Brown University is around 3 miles north, while Providence College is roughly 6 miles northwest.
I-95 access and RIPTA routes through Washington Park
Interstate 95 runs along the northwestern edge of Washington Park, offering easy access across the region to cities like Boston, New Haven and New York. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority operates bus routes across the state, with nearby stops along Broad Street and Narragansett Boulevard. Drivers can take Allens Avenue to Downtown Providence, about 3 miles north, and Providence Station provides options for rail service across the region.
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My parents moved me here when I was three, and I still live here. People aren't extremely friendly, but they don't bother you either.
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6/2/2016Niche Review
The houses are one family houses. They are nice quality, but they are almost a century old, if not ever the century. Because I live on the Cranston/ Providence city line, the Cranston section is a little nicer.
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Washington Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Park, Providence sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Park, Providence over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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