Beautiful Pawtucket Park Holds One of the Oldest Homes in Rhode Island

It's one of the biggest public parks in Rhode Island and it just might have the most history inside it's 197 acres.

Way back in 1894, the city of Pawtucket acquired the former Daggett Farm and created the city's first public park named after the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution", Samuel Slater.

Less than two miles from it's namesake's famed Old Slater Mill, the park is a perfect family destination for a fun filled day in any season.

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Oldest Building in Pawtucket

Though the park's 131 years is impressive, the house inside the park is older than America itself.

Built in 1685 by John Daggett Jr., the house remained in the Daggett family until it and the farmland around it was bought by the city of Pawtucket.

It was restored by the Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) starting in 1902 and opened as a museum in 1905. Today you have to book tours in advance by calling the city park or DAR directly.

What Is There To Do at Slater Park?

If you are looking to pack learning, playing, pets and entertainment into a single day, you might want to take the drive to Pawtucket's Slater Park.

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From a playground and historic carousel to the dog park and walking trails, there are activities for all ages, fitness levels and interests.

Plus throughout the year there are events like Pumpkin in the Park each fall, Winter Wonderland around Christmastime and the long-standing Arts in the Park nights during the summer months.

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This Saturday, June 21, there's even a Water Lantern Festival, where the park's central Duck Pond will be filled with floating lanterns attendees can decorate with their hopes and dreams, then float them out on the water.

Beyond the yearly events is simply a beautiful park packed with tributes to hundreds of years of Rhode Island history.

Keep scrolling to see the fun and features throughout Pawtucket's oldest public park.