Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project Ribbon Cutting
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Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and the City of Providence for the official ribbon cutting celebration of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The ceremony will take place at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI.
This exciting community celebration marks the completion of a transformative new section of riverfront greenway along Kinsley Avenue and Promenade Street, creating safer and more accessible connections for walking, biking, paddling, and recreation along the Woonasquatucket River.
The project features a one-mile multi-use trail, public pocket parks, kayak launches, native landscaping, wayfinding signage, and green infrastructure designed to improve water quality and strengthen climate resilience in Providence.
Event Highlights
-Ribbon cutting ceremony
-Special guest speakers beginning at 10:00 AM
-Community celebration with project partners and funders
-Short Greenway tours after ceremony
-Opportunities to explore the new trail and riverfront amenities
Featured Speakers
-Senator Jack Reed
-Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
-Mayor Brett Smiley
-EPA Region 1 Regional Administrator Mark Sanborn
-Additional project partners and funders
Event Details
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Speaking Program: Begins at 10:00 AM
Location: Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
The Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project is a collaboration between the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and the City of Providence, working together to expand public access to the river while improving environmental health, transportation connections, and community green space.
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate this major milestone for the Woonasquatucket River and the Providence community.
This exciting community celebration marks the completion of a transformative new section of riverfront greenway along Kinsley Avenue and Promenade Street, creating safer and more accessible connections for walking, biking, paddling, and recreation along the Woonasquatucket River.
The project features a one-mile multi-use trail, public pocket parks, kayak launches, native landscaping, wayfinding signage, and green infrastructure designed to improve water quality and strengthen climate resilience in Providence.
Event Highlights
-Ribbon cutting ceremony
-Special guest speakers beginning at 10:00 AM
-Community celebration with project partners and funders
-Short Greenway tours after ceremony
-Opportunities to explore the new trail and riverfront amenities
Featured Speakers
-Senator Jack Reed
-Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
-Mayor Brett Smiley
-EPA Region 1 Regional Administrator Mark Sanborn
-Additional project partners and funders
Event Details
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Speaking Program: Begins at 10:00 AM
Location: Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
The Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project is a collaboration between the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and the City of Providence, working together to expand public access to the river while improving environmental health, transportation connections, and community green space.
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate this major milestone for the Woonasquatucket River and the Providence community.
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Where is it happening?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Ave, unit 103,Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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