From Route 95 North or South Take 95 to Exit 20 for 195 East. Take the first exit, Exit 1: Downtown Providence. At the end of the exit you will come to a stop light. Take a right at the stop light at Crawford Street Bridge, over the Providence River. Take a left onto Packet Street. (Packet is a small narrow alley street between two buildings.) At the top of the street is South Main Street which is a one way going left. The Parkside is 500 yards on the right hand side (before the courthouse and across the street from the park and the Providence River). Parking is on street. (Please note: after 5 p.m. you may park anywhere across from the courthouse and at any meter with no charge.) From points east Take 195 West to Exit 2: South Main Street. The Parkside is located about two miles on the righthand side (before the courthouse and across the street from the park and the Providence river). Parking is on street. (Please note: after 5 p.m. you may park anywhere across from the courthouse and at any meter with no charge.)   Click here for a map of the area.