Water Place Park, Providence (must see)

Water Place Park is an urban park in downtown Providence. It gets its name from its location near the Woonasquatucket River.

The park rests at the foot of the Rhode Island State House. It is characterized by foot-bridges inspired by Venice. In addition, there are a number of activities that take place at Water Place Park. Some of these include the Convergence art festival, the Summer Concert series and the WaterFire exhibit that appears in the water on select evenings throughout the year.

The park, completed in 1994, rests on the original site of the Great Salt Cove. The water of the cove was drained and land filled to allow railroad tracks to meet the needs of the city. When the rails were no longer needed, the River Relocation Project allowed for the creation of Water Place Park and vibrant area that surrounds it.

Water Place Park is well known for public art displays. There are also a wide number of artists who spend their days gaining inspiration for their work. The park is open 24 hours.