East Providence, Rhode Island

About East Providence

East Providence is a thriving city in northeastern Rhode Island, home to 47,961 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Rhode Island.

Officially, East Providence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.28 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,612 residents per square mile.

📰 East Providence News Today

• Here's the first day of school for every public district in Rhode Island The Providence Journal · Aug 18
• Edward Rodrigues Obituary (2026) - East Providence, RI - Rebello Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Woman dies after falling at RI nail salon NBC Boston · Aug 18
• East Providence sewage spill forces closure of top shellfishing area Rhode Island Current · May 6
• Temporary Closure to East Bay Bike Path in Riverside Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (.gov) · May 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes East Providence Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Rhode Island (#5 statewide).
• The only place in America named East Providence — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Rhode Island, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 47,961.
• Easy reach of Providence (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in East Providence

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in East Providence

• Applebee's — american
• Basta — italian
• Boulevard Pizzeria — pizza restaurant
• Casa Azul Taqueria — mexican
• Davenport's Bar and Grille — american
• Lily's Soups & Scoops — ice cream
• MidiCi - Wood Fired Pizza — pizza
• Miku Sushi — asian
• O'Rourkes Bar & Grill
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Barrington Preservation Society Museum · Museum
• Culinary Archive and Museum;Johnson & Wales University Culin · Museum
• Hunt House Museum · Museum
• Pawtuxet Rangers Armory · Museum
• Roger Williams Botanical Center · Attraction
• Hunt House Root Cellar · Attraction
• Hunts Mill Pump House · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in East Providence

• Mason Street Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Pawtuxet State Park reviews ★
• Roger Williams Botanical Center · Attraction reviews ★
• Roger Williams Park Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Salter Grove State Park reviews ★
• Annawamscutt Brook · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Barneyville Rd Property · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Barneyville Road Property · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Boyden Heights Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bridgham Farm Conservation Area reviews ★
• Brookside/Olney Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Calf's Tongue · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in East Providence

• Agnes B. Hennessey School
• Barrington High School
• Barrington Middle School
• East Providence High
• George R Martin
• Hampden Meadows School
• Kent Heights School
• Orlo Avenue School
• Primrose Hill School
• Riverside Middle School
• Seekonk High
• Seekonk Transitions Academy
• Sowams Elementary School
• Waddington School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital · 24/7 ER · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of East Providence

🏘️ Nearby Communities