Halloween Party and Parade

We are excited to announce our annual Halloween Party and Parade! Don't miss the festivities on Saturday, October 31 from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Kids can join in on crafts, games, music with Yarmulkazi, eat pizza and healthy snacks, and join a neighborhood parade with What Cheer? Brigade.

The event is free and sponsored by Friends of Brown Street Park, Providence Parks + Recreation, East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA, Crossfit Providence, The Gordon School, The Providence Athenaeum, and Whole Foods Market University Heights.

Updated Summer Concert Schedule

The updated summer concert schedule is below:

• Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Ragged Company
• Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch
• Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30pm-7:00pm: Roz and the Rice Cakes

Grab a delicious dinner from the Noble Knots food truck, too!

The “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Partnership for Providence Parks. Special thanks to Whole Foods Market University Heights for their support.

July 15 Concert Postponed

Due to the weather forecast for rain and thunderstorms tonight, the July 15 concert has been re-scheduled.

The updated summer concert schedule is below:

• Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Ragged Company
• Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch
• Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30pm-7:00pm: Roz and the Rice Cakes

July 1 Concert is Happening

The weather is cooperating with us! Our July 1 concert with Nickel Jukebox is happening tonight from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Come to relax and enjoy their awesome Motown hits. The Noble Knots food truck will be curbside.

Healthy snacks will also be on sale, donated by our sponsor, Whole Foods Market University Heights.

New! Free Morning Meditation at Brown Street Park

Free meditation at the park will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am-8:15am. Classes start on Tuesday, June 23. 

Meditation is offered by Climate Contemplation. It is non-denominational meditation that involves 20 minutes of quiet sitting followed by 5 minutes of walking meditation, followed by 20 minutes of optional sitting. No fees or donations. Mats will be provided. 

There will not be classes during the weeks of July 13 and July 20.

2015 Summer Concert Line-Up Announced!

We are delighted to announce the line-up for our summer concert series!

• July 1 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Nickel Jukebox
• July 15 from 5:30pm-7:00pm: Roz and the Rice Cakes
• The Providence Children's Museum will also have a "Play at the Park" activity
• July 29 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Ragged Company
• August 12 from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch

Grab a delicious dinner from the Noble Knots food truck, too! 

The “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Partnership for Providence Parks. Special thanks to Whole Foods Market University Heights for their support.

August 12 Summer Concert with Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch

Join us on August 12 from 5:30pm-7:30pm to hear the awesome alt-country/roots rock sounds of Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch. In addition be sure to grab a delicious dinner from the Noble Knots food truck.

The "Celebrate Providence!" Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative is sponsored by the City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Partnership for Providence Parks. Special thanks to Whole Foods Market University Heights for their support.

July 29 Summer Concert with Ragged Company

Join us on July 29 from 5:30pm-7:30pm to hear the wonderful summer sounds of Ragged Company. In addition be sure to grab a delicious dinner from the Noble Knots food truck.

The "Celebrate Providence!" Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative is sponsored by the City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Partnership for Providence Parks. Special thanks to Whole Foods Market University Heights for their support.

July 15 Summer Concert with Roz and the Rice Cakes

Our July 15 concert feature the amazing sounds of the local band, Roz and the Rice Cakes, plus include a "Play at the Park" activity with the Providence Children's Museum! This week's concert will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

In addition, be sure to grab a delicious dinner from the Noble Knots food truck. The "Celebrate Providence!" Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative is sponsored by the City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Partnership for Providence Parks. Special thanks to Whole Foods Market University Heights for their support.

July 1 Summer Concert with Nickel Jukebox

Join us on July 1 from 5:30pm-7:30pm to enjoy the sounds of Nickel Jukebox. They are an energetic, six-piece band who perform mostly Motown songs. In addition, be sure to grab a delicious dinner from the Noble Knots food truck. The “Celebrate Providence!” Neighborhood Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the City of Providence, Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Partnership for Providence Parks. Special thanks to Whole Foods Market University Heights for their support.

Earth Day Clean-Up on April 25 from 9:00am-12:00pm

Join us for our annual park Spring cleaning on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00am-12:00pm! Roll up your sleeves to help us get the park ready for Spring! Sample activities will be planting, mulching, and the general sprucing up of our landscape. If you have them, please bring gardening gloves, rakes, and other gardening tools. We look forward to seeing you there!