Please join the City of Providence Department of Planning and Development and RIPTA to review the latest plans for improvements to Greater Kennedy Plaza. These improvements are the result of a community-led vision that began in 2017.
Burnside Park Music Series & Beer Garden 2018 Season kicks off – July 12, 2018
Burnside Park Music Series & Beer Garden, Thursdays through July and August at Kennedy Plaza.
Groundbreaking for new Playground in Burnside Park
We are thrilled to announce that today in Burnside Park, the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy broke ground on Brandon’s Beach at Burnside Park, a new destination playground for children of all abilities located in the heart of historic Downtown Providence.
Bike Month 2017
Bike to Work Day is the origin of all National Bike Month events. Started in 1956, this day is a time to try out commuting to work by bike, even if that’s not something you’d normally do.
Community Conversation on the future of Kennedy Plaza – February 16, 2017
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza will be hosting a Citywide Conversation focusing on a long-term vision for Kennedy Plaza. The Mayor will provide remarks on his vision for the space and community members will be able to participate in working groups to provide thoughts, ideas, and feedback.
Boo City at Burnside Music Series + Beer Garden – July 7, 2016
The weekly Music Series + Beer Garden kicks off for the season this Thursday at Burnside Park in Kennedy Plaza
2015 Burnside Music Series + Beer Garden starts Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Kennedy Plaza Beer Garden is back! Starting this Thursday, July 9th and every Thursday through September 10th in Burnside Park.
Downtown Farmers Market in Kennedy Plaza starts today – July 7, 2015
The Downtown Farmers Market in Kennedy Plaza is back starting today and every Tuesday through the end of October.
Providence Bike to Work Day – May 15, 2015
With spring in the air, the City of Providence and the RI Bicycle Coalition invite you to celebrate Bike to Work Day as part of National Bike Month.
UPDATED: Possible project at Parcel 12
PRA discussing possible sale of Parcel 12 to First Bristol Corporation for hotel development.
Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting – July 14, 2014
DRC to review modifications to Alex + Ani building and Burnside Park at their July 14th meeting.
2014 Burnside Park Music Series and Beer Garden
The 2014 Season of the Burnside Park Music Series and Beer Garden happens every Thursday at 4:30pm through September 11th.
Bike to Work Day – May 16, 2014
With spring in the air, the City of Providence and the RI Bicycle Coalition invite you to celebrate Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16th as part of National Bike Month.
News & Notes
Houston’s transit plan, bike commuting, Kennedy Plaza, and more in today’s News & Notes.
GC: Photos
Kennedy Plaza, Turks Head, Brown, and more in today’s GC: Photos.
What Cheer / What Jeer 2013
The Arcade, the Superman Building, Parking, the Bike Plan and more… the What Cheers and What Jeers of 2013.
Snowblogging
Photos taken yesterday; the Broadway set around 10am, everything else after 3pm.
Champlin Foundation grant to fund gateway project at Burnside Park
The Champlin Foundations recently granted $395,000 to the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy (DPPC) in partnership with The Providence Foundation to create a pedestrian gateway in Burnside Park.