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Jul 24, 2026

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Park art projects approved, one delayed

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Park art projects approved, one delayed

The board approved the North Burial Ground Landmark Gateway public art project and held the Neutaconkanut Park project for further discussion at the next meeting.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Park investments approved

The Park Commissioners approved withdrawals from four trusts to fund park and preservation projects, including the restoration of Esek Hopkins House, Botanical Center improvements, Peace and Plenty Park improvements, and Roger Williams Park projects. They also approved a new 4% transfer from the North Burial Ground Perpetual Care Trust for operating costs.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Park commissioners approve park and arts actions

The commissioners approved naming the Corliss Park basketball courts for Battalion Chief James (Jimmy) Varin, authorized a 3.5% withdrawal from the Edward Ely Trust for neighborhood performing arts, and approved Merino Park as a construction staging area for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway project.

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Briefing

Feb 6, 2026

Parks annual report presented

The Park Commissioners received a presentation on the Parks Department’s 2025 Annual Report, which summarized operations and services across all divisions; no action was taken beyond adjournment.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Park Commissioners approve park leases

The Board approved extensions and leases for three park-related waterfront operations: Providence River Boat, Sawmill Enterprises, and La Gondola Providence. The board also continued work on a community benefits framework and approved the 2025 Parks Department annual report draft with only non-material edits allowed.

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