Roger Williams Park Casino

Built in 1896, the Casino at Roger Williams Park stands as a prime example of the importance of historic preservation. Its brick exterior and verandas adorned with Ionic columns, semi-circular porticos and railings with turned balusters, epitomize the Colonial Revival architecture of the late nineteenth century.

Designed by Providence architect Edwin T. Banning, the Casino was built by the Providence firm Gilbane for 25 thousand dollars, raised by receipts from boat rentals and other amusements in the Park.

Conceived as a public space, it originally contained a café in the first floor main area. Cool summer treats were served on the veranda where one can still enjoy a spectacular 40-acre view, including that of the restored Bandstand, which juts into Roosevelt Lake below.

Upstairs, the Ballroom was used for special social events, especially during the ‘30's and ‘40's. This grand room, with it's birch floors, is painted in warm, rosy tones to evoke a sense of well being, a priority during the "Gay Nineties". Plaster friezes and frescoes of cherubs and musical instruments adorn the 20-foot ceilings.

Now completely restored, the park is proud of this unique building which has been host to thousands of special events. We welcome your interest and hope you will consider the Casino at Roger Williams Park when planning your event.

Roger Williams Park Bandstand

" The Bandstand, on Roosevelt Lake, is supported by a dozen Corinthian columns. It's an elegant wedding-cake topper with an ironic flaw: its thirty-foot-diameter acoustical dome produces an echo.

Most bands choose to perform on the apron below. Though it looks like stone, the structure is mostly wood and sits in water.

The current Bandstand, which debuted in 1982, is an exact replica of the 1915 original - echo included."

-From Roger Williams Park: A Gift of Seasons

Roger Williams Park Temple to Music

The Roger Williams Park Temple to Music, made of Vermont marble, was dedicated in 1924 and was a gift from a local olive oil merchant. Since its dedication, the Temple to Music has served as a graceful gathering place for concerts, festivals and more.