Community Resources

The Providence community offers many resources that may be useful for both you and your family. Have you checked out your local public library or YMCA? Did you know that there are Farmers’ Markets all around Providence including one on Brown’s campus on the Wriston Quad? Community resources in the Providence area are plentiful including a Parent Support Network of Rhode Island and resources for parents of children with learning and/or behavioral challenges RI Parents Guide to Childrens Mental Health. Please visit the resources listed to identify services for you and your family. If you are looking for activities please view the Family Activities page.

RI Public Transportation accesses and serves all areas of the state of Rhode Island. Did you know that as a Brown employee you can travel on RI Public Transportation anywhere in the state for free? Check out the RIPTA routes. It may save you precious time and money.

Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds

On the eastside of Providence, there are several small neighborhood parks with playscapes that are appropriate for young children. These include the 9th St Park, the Morris Ave Totlot, and Gladys Potter Park on Elton St; the last two are heavily shaded and stay cool even on hot summer days. All three parks are full of communal toys. Lippitt Park at the top of Blackstone and Hope has bigger equipment and lots of open space for running around or playing games.

Some other coummunity resources of interest include:

• Neighborhood Parks in Providence
• Providence Library
• Farm Fresh RI
• Rhode Island Parks
• Friends of Brown Street Park