Cranston, Rhode Island

About Cranston

Cranston, RI is a thriving city located in central Rhode Island, home to 84,448 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 2nd largest city in Rhode Island.

Cranston holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 28.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,980 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Rhode Island headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Cranston Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Rhode Island (#2 statewide).
• The only place in America named Cranston — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Home to 14.6% of Rhode Island's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 84,448.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Cranston

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cranston

• Aloha Pizza — pizza
• BJ's — american
• Bar'Lino Pizzeria — pizza
• Basil's Pizza — pizza
• Bay Tree Cafe (café)
• Bettola — italian
• Bill's — pizza
• Black Oak Kitchen and Drinks
• California Taco Shop — mexican
• China Dynasty Restaurant — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese
• Scary Acres · Theme park
• Governor William Sprague Mansion · Museum
• Jo's · Art gallery
• Paine House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cranston

• Meshanticut State Park reviews ★
• Arctic Gazebo reviews ★
• Belmont Park reviews ★
• Cranston Stadium reviews ★
• Dean Parkway reviews ★
• Foster Memorial Park reviews ★
• Harris Playground reviews ★
• Herbert F. Paine Memorial Park reviews ★
• Hope Park reviews ★
• Hope Pond Recreational Area reviews ★
• Hope Village Green reviews ★
• Itri Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cranston

• AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
• Achievement First Iluminar
• Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov
• Arlington School
• Blackrock School
• Cranston High School East
• Cranston High School West
• Daniel D. Waterman School
• Eden Park School
• Edgewood Highland
• Edward S. Rhodes School
• Garden City School
• Gladstone Street School
• Glen Hills School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Cranston

🏘️ Nearby Communities