Waterplace Park is an urban park situated along the

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in downtown

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at the original site of the Great Salt Cove. Finished in 1994, Waterplace Park is connected to 3/4 mile of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk.

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-styled Pedestrian bridges cross the river. Most of Riverwalk is below street level and automotive traffic. Waterplace Park and Riverwalk together are host to Providence's popular summertime

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events, a series of bonfires lit on the river accompanied by classical and world music. File:Skyline from Waterplace.jpg, Waterplace Park in 2009 File:Waterplace, Providence.jpg, Waterplace Park in 2008. File:Waterplace Park Providence.jpg, The

forms the center of the park

References

Woodward, Wm Mckenzie. ''Guide to Providence Architecture''. 1st ed. 2003: United States. p 305. Geography of Providence, Rhode Island Protected areas of Providence County, Rhode Island Tourist attractions in Providence, Rhode Island {{ProvidenceRI-stub

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