The Island
The Island is a recreation area in Providence County, Rhode Island. The Island is situated nearby to Costa Park, as well as near the nature reserve Blackstone River.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Museum of Work and Culture and North End Historic District.
Museum of Work and Culture
Museum
The Museum of Work and Culture is a museum in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, that features exhibits focusing on the city's textile manufacturing heritage. The museum is operated by the Rhode Island Historical Society and located at 42 South Main Street in Market Square in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Museum of Work and Culture is situated 2,200 feet southeast of The Island.
North End Historic District
Historic site
Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The North End Historic District is a historic district in Woonsocket, Rhode Island encompassing an affluent residential area developed predominantly between about 1880 and 1930. North End Historic District is situated 2,500 feet north of The Island.
Woonsocket City Hall
Town hall
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Woonsocket City Hall, is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Edward Harris, a leading Woonsocket industrialist, constructed the earliest part of the building in 1856, and it was known as the Harris Block, with stores on the first floor, and an auditorium hall seating 1,100 on the third floor. Woonsocket City Hall is situated 2,600 feet east of The Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Woonsocket and Waterford.
Woonsocket
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Woonsocket, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 43,240 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state.
Waterford
Neighborhood
Waterford is a village located on and around St. Paul Street in North Smithfield, Rhode Island and Blackstone, Massachusetts. The Blackstone River and Branch River converge just south of the village.
Union Village
Village
Photo: Swampyank, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Union Village or "Bank Village" is a village and historic district located in North Smithfield and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States on Rhode Island Route 146A.
The Island
- Type: Recreation area
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Providence County, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.00204° or 42° 0′ 7″ northLongitude
-71.52325° or 71° 31′ 24″ westOpen location code
87JC2F2G+RMOpenStreetMap ID
way 1011360282OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=recreation_ground
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover The Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “The Island”.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Costa Park and Blackstone River.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Fairmount opposite Water and Fairmount & Second (before First).
Providence County: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket.
Curious Recreation Areas to Discover
Uncover intriguing recreation areas from every corner of the globe.