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Roger Williams Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,599 Google reviews · Running trail in Providence, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Roger Williams 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.
Trails lace this large park with sporting facilities, lawns for picnics & a pond with swan boats.
What runners say about Roger Williams Park
“A gorgeous, well maintained park with a variety of activities, places to explore or walk around, and community events.”
“A gorgeous, well maintained park with a variety of activities, places to explore or walk around, and community events.”
“The grounds are beautifully maintained, perfect for a peaceful walk, family picnic, or scenic drive.”
So worth all the hype about this place! They have everything inside. You can simply go for a walk or spend the entire day having all sorts of fun! Parking is free all over the park and there’s something for everyone!
One of my go-to spots whenever I'm in the area! I love reading and walking along the lakes. In the spring and summer times, the park hosts Food Truck Fridays which offer a variety of food, drinks, and desserts.
Roger Williams Park is an absolute gem in Providence! The grounds are beautifully maintained, perfect for a peaceful walk, family picnic, or scenic drive. The zoo is fantastic, especially for kids, and the botanical center is stunning year-round.
Great place to go while in Providence for all ages! I took my son here and we went on the carousel, the train ride and then played at the playground. They have a little concession stand with ice cream and drinks which was great.
Trail conditions & character
“A gorgeous, well maintained park with a variety of activities, places to explore or walk around, and community events.”
“Parking is free all over the park and there’s something for everyone!”
“The grounds are beautifully maintained, perfect for a peaceful walk, family picnic, or scenic drive.”
Plan your run at Roger Williams Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiterwpconservancy.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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