Health and Wellness

Community Meals

Community Meals are for youth 18 and under.

For more information, please Call 2–1–1.

Recreation Center Meal Times starting 10/29. Library Start Date 12/2

A. Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center
675 Plainfield St
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Dinner: 3:30PM-5:30PM
Snack: 6:00PM-7:00PM

Angelo Zuccolo Recreation Center
18 Gesler St
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Dinner: 5:00PM-6:30PM
Snack: 7:00PM-8:00PM

Armand E. Batastini Jr. Recreation Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd
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Dinner: 4:00PM-5:30PM
Snack: 7:00PM-8:00PM

Davey Lopes Recreation Center
227 Dudley St
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Dinner: 4:30PM-6:30PM
Snack: 7:00PM-8:00PM

John H. Rollins Recreation Center
674 Praire Ave
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Dinner: 3:30PM-5:30PM
Snack: 6:00PM-7:00PM

Joslin Recreation Center
17 Hyat St
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Dinner: 4:00PM-6:00PM
Snack: 6:30PM-7:30PM

Kennedy Recreation Center
195 Nelson St
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Dinner: 4:00PM-5:00PM
Snack: 5:30PM-6:30PM

Madeline Rogers Recreation Center
60 Camden Ave
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Dinner: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Snack: 3:30PM-4:30PM

Sackett Recreation Center
159 Sackett St
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Dinner: 4:30PM-5:30PM
Snack: 6:00PM-7:00PM

Vincent Brown Recreation Center
438 Hope St
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Dinner: 3:00PM-4:30PM
Snack: 5:00PM-6:00PM

West End Recreation Center
109 Bucklin St
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Dinner: 4:30PM-5:30PM
Snack: 6:00PM-7:00PM

Library Locations
Please note: Library Start Date Monday, December 2nd

Fox Point Library
90 Ives Street

Knight Memorial
275 Elmwood Avenue

Mt Pleasant Libraries
315 Academy Avenue

Olneyville Library
1 Olneyville Square

Rochambeau Library
708 Hope Street

Smith Hill Library
31 Candace Street

South Providence Library
441 Prairie Avenue

Wanskuck Library
233 Veazie Street

Washington Park Library
1316 Broad Street
 

Fitness in the Parks

Enjoy year around fitness in our beautiful parks and facilities
Last Updated: 10/1/24

Classes will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

All Fitness in the Parks program participants must complete a waiver before participating in their first activity. Waivers can be turned in to the instructor of the first class you attend. Download Providence Park Activities Waiver.

Questions? Email Rachel at rcolaiace@providenceri.gov.

Want to learn more about fitness facilities and parkour courses in Providence? Click here for the Fitness and Parkour Courses Interactive Map.

Walk with a Doc

Join a series of walks led by medical experts to discuss timely health topics.

WHERE: Roger Williams Park or MVL Pedestrian Bridge: email grumpyjaymendes@gmail.com for up to date walk locations
WHEN: Saturdays 10AM

For more information, email Rachel at rcolaiace@providenceri.gov.

Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aeorbics

WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
WHEN: Wednesdays 5:15PM

WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
WHEN: Sundays 10AM

Sign up for Xtreme Hip Hop

Tai Chi Paradigm ®️ Introduction

WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
WHEN: Wednesdays 6:30PM
Register at taichi.reg@gmail.com

Tai Chi

WHERE: Lilian Feinstein Senior Center
WHEN: Fridays 9:00 AM

Zumba Dance

WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
WHEN: Tuesdays 6:30PM

Chair Yoga

WHERE: Renaissance Adult Day Center
WHEN: Tuesdays 10AM
WHERE: Higher Ground International
WHEN: Wednesdays 11AM

Bird Walks

WHERE: Natural History Museum at Roger Williams Park
WHEN: Wednesdays 8AM
Discovery the birds of Roger Williams Park during these morning bird walks. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Walks begin at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park at 8:00am. Pets and strollers are not permitted.

Salsa

WHERE: Elmwood Adult Day Center (209 Elmwood Location)
When: Wednesdays 10:00AM
WHERE: Elmwood Adult Day Center (20 Miner Street location)
When: Thursdays 10:00AM
Salsa is a vibrant and energetic dance style that combines quick footwork with smooth, flowing movements. It’s perfect for anyone looking to stay active while connecting with others through rhythm and partner work. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, salsa offers a fun way to improve coordination and express yourself through music.

Plant Walks

WHERE: Natural History Museum and Roger Williams Park
When: Fridays 10:00AM
Come learn about plants in the park while the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park is closed for renovations. Walks begin at the at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park at 10:00am. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk about a mile. Pets and strollers are not permitted.

Yoga for Everybody

WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
When: Saturdays 9:00AM
These accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi Bduncik will offer a well-rounded practice to build strength, release tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart.Classes are limited to 15 people. Please arrive on time. Yoga mats not provided – please bring your own mat. Participants may check in at the Roger Williams Park Gateway center front desk starting at 8:45AM

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Bachata/Merengue Dance

WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
When: Saturdays 11:00AM
Merengue is a lively and fun dance style originating from the Dominican Republic, known for its upbeat rhythms and easy-to-learn steps. Danced in pairs, it features a simple marching step with a lot of hip movement, making it both accessible and energetic. It’s perfect for beginners who want to enjoy a social dance experience while getting a great workout.