dedicated dog park

Franciscan Park

Overview: Franciscan Park is rated 4.5/5 from 290 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept and spacious with room for dogs to run. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover and water fountains or bowls. Crowd: Reviews describe a sense of community among regular visitors. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

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4.5Google rating

290reviews

6photos

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4.5(290 reviews)

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water access

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AddressBell St, Providence, RI 02909, USA

City pageProvidence

Imported fromCranston, RI, East Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Providence, RI

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water accessdog parkpark6 Google photos290 reviewsOpen now

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Kindred Winda year ago

Also know as Bell Street Dog Park. Large park space in the middle of Providence. It's a decent park, but needs some help from the city. Water is available from a spigot. Trash and bags were available. The grass has been a lot worn down though and needs some revitalizing - in this dry heat, it's mostly dust. Either mulch or some grass maintenance needs to be done. Lots of shade from the trees. Hillside is included in the fencing, but it does get close to the highway at the bottom. Dogs were all well-behaved. Bumped into one of the volunteers who was cleaning up trash from "overnight users" (not dog owners)

Courtney Smith3 years ago

Best dog park in Providence. Been taking my dog here since he was a puppy, almost 7 years ago! Huge area for dogs to play as well as having donated toys, balls, and chairs for the humans to sit on. Always well maintained by the community. My dog and I love Franciscan (Bell St) park!!! :)

Aaron Moore10 months ago

Always a great group of dogs. Plenty of space to roam and there is fresh drinking water available. Stocked with tennis balls for the fetch lovers and a nice paved walking path to keep owners active.

Ristray (Ristray)8 years ago

Great place for dogs to go and run around freely without needing a leash. Just wish they could make a section for small dogs that might not feel safe around such bigger dogs. Add that and this place would be amazing.

michael paez3 years ago

Nice dog park lots a room for dogs to get their energy out . Not really fond of the people who bring their dogs leashed. 90% chance dogs will approach and will end up getting chippy. Please people. If you feel that your dog is NOT safe in the park because of the other dogs DONT BRING EM. If you do not want other dogs near your dog DONT BRING THEM. I have two highly energetic dogs. They love to play wrestle and play chase . Lately haven't being able to sit and enjoy watching them because it doesn't fail that one nervous owner get flustered and i have to go get my dog . Besides that nice park. also.... you bring your 5 lb dog that is a risk YOUR taking if it gets hurt trampled etc. Waterman park has a section just for small dogs .just saying.

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Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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