Governor Notte Park
North Providence, Rhode Island
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Phone: 401-233-1445
John A. Notte, Jr. was a resident of North Providence who became Governor of the State of Rhode Island. The site became Wenscott Reservoir which was created to provide water for future mills downstream (1835). Today the park has full recreational ficilities including a freshwater beach, paddleboat rentals, ample parking, tennis courts, ball field, swings for children, pinic sites and a peaceful waterfall wihich adds to the rustic, serene setting that makes you forget you are minutes away for the busiest streets in North Providence, Mineral Spring Avenue! In addition to all of these amenities, the park hosts the annual Independence Day Celebration held every July 3rd with a food court, musical entertainment and a tremendous fireworks display sure to please everyone who visits. Lifeguards are on duty weekends starting on Memorial Day weekend, and daily once the school year ends.
Services / Features / Restrictions: Public Beach, Freshwater Swimming
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