During the late 20th century Donigian Park was a dangerous area, used as local dumping grounds and frequented by criminals. After the Woonasquatucket River was named an American Heritage River in 1998, work began to revitalize the river and parks around it. In a single day, volunteers here removed 150 shopping carts and 3 tons of tires from the river alone. The park was restored and re-opened to the public with a walking track and tot lot. A canoe launch was installed at this location, from which you can row all the way down the river during high tide, under the mall and into Waterplace Park, onto the Providence River and out into Narragansett Bay. Playgrounds and ball courts have been added over the years, including an artificial turf Futsal field. In 2014 a short off-road spur of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway opened to divert bike traffic off Valley St, through Donigian Park and behind the Rising Sun Mills.
Please remember to be aware of muggles, use stealth, and replace CC as found!
Park Hours: 7am - 9pm
Parking: There is public parking on Valley St. (The lot seems designed for the park but has a Private Property sign posted.)