Wayland Square, Shopping district in Providence, United States
Wayland Square contains multiple retail establishments, restaurants, and boutiques along tree-lined streets near the Seekonk River in Providence's East Side neighborhood.
Francis Wayland, a Baptist minister and Brown University president in the nineteenth century, influenced the naming of both the square and its main avenue.
The neighborhood features Temple Beth-El and Saint Martin's Church, representing different religious communities within the Providence metropolitan area.
Visitors find parking spaces along Wayland Avenue and adjacent streets, with peak shopping hours occurring between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
The Blackstone Park Conservation District connects to Wayland Square, providing 45 acres of woodland, ponds, and meadows within an urban setting.
Location: Rhode Island
GPS coordinates: 41.83011,-71.38778
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:02
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