DogMapFenced dog park · Federal Hill / West End · 5 Bell St, Providence, RI 02909
Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park)
A city-owned, fully fenced wooded park behind the historic Bell Street Chapel that has served as Providence's West Side dog run since 1999. The shaded, double-gated lot is free and open to dogs of all sizes.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- Size~2.5 acres
- HoursOff-leash all day · dawn–9 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Street parking near Bell Street Chapel.
Good to know
- The City of Providence built this park (purchased 1995, opened 1999); for issues, Providence Parks & Rec has jurisdiction.
- Closes at 9 PM; the heavily treed ground turns to mud in wet weather and gets icy through New England winters.
- No separate small-dog pen — it’s a single shared off-leash area, so size-mismatched play is on owners to manage.
About Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park)
Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park) is a free fenced dog park in Providence, Rhode Island where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: ~2.5 acres.
Rules verified · source: City of Providence Parks (PVD Parks)
Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park)?
- Yes — Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park) is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park) fenced?
- Yes — Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park) is fully enclosed.
- Is Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park) free?
- Yes — Franciscan Park (Bell Street Dog Park) is free to access. Street parking near Bell Street Chapel.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.