About North Providence

Only 15 minutes from the Providence city center, the community of North Providence is only 6 miles away from the hustle and bustle of an urban business district. Although close and convenient, residents of a North Providence house or apartment for rent are not subjected to the noise and clamor of city life, but instead enjoy peaceful, suburban living with quick commutes and various big city resources nearby. These features combined make North Providence one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the greater Providence area. Despite its small size, North Providence has the 8th-highest population out of 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island.

Residents of an apartment or home rental in North Providence enjoy becoming actively involved in the community and look forward to annual neighborhood events, such as Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, St. Patrick's Day Flag Raising Ceremony, Mayor’s Fishing Derby, Memorial Day Weekend Parade and Celebration, Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display, Pumpkins in the Park, and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Pictures With Santa. Rhode Island College and Providence College are located nearby, on the outskirts of North Providence. The North Providence Pool and Fitness Center is another popular local attraction and is usually busy throughout the year. Additionally, the city maintains a large recreation program and organizes sports leagues, maintains dozens of fields, courts, and facilities, and organizes different trips and activities for North Providence residents.

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