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Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 Google reviews · Running trail in North Providence, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park, also home to multiple baseball and tennis courts, featuring basketball facilities, playgrounds, slides and trails.
What runners say about Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park
“Yesterday was my 1st time and it was extremely clean, everyone who brought their children were very friendly.”
“Besides that, it's a fun place to bring the kids and play, or to just take a quiet stroll on the walking path.”
Nice park to spend time. Good for walking, running and kids activities. Plenty of free parking spaces.
This is a great local park in North Providence with sports fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds but also a nice paved walk meandering through the center, perfect for dog-walking or a brisk lunchtime powerwalk for those nearby.
Very nice park for it's size. Very conveniently located and decently maintained place to go for a walk with the family or dog. Some vandalism has destroyed some of the dedication monument which would be good if the city would fix it.
Very quiet and peaceful, perfect place for an early morning hike on the small trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Very conveniently located and decently maintained place to go for a walk with the family or dog.”
“Besides that, it's a fun place to bring the kids and play, or to just take a quiet stroll on the walking path.”
“Also at this park is a large grassy area, a small gazebo tennis courts, basketball court, picnic table scattered around, paved walking paths and a porta potty.”
“Also at this park is a large grassy area, a small gazebo tennis courts, basketball court, picnic table scattered around, paved walking paths and a porta potty.”
Plan your run at Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenorthprovidenceri.gov
- Phone+1 401-233-1440
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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