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cnorl t1_j971xnb wrote

Hello! I live in Elmwood, and I am a runner and a climber.

Public transportation in general in Providence is absolute shit. Strong advice for going out is biking. It’s a little far to walk anywhere good, and also short enough that it feels silly to drive. 10 minute bike ride gets you to the west end spots, 15 minutes gets you downtown.

There is a bouldering gym also within biking distance or short driving distance called Rock Spot. You can also drive 10-15 minutes in the other direction to go to CRG, which has rope climbing.

Roger Williams park is nearby and is great for running — getting there isn’t super nice but once you’re in the park you’re golden.

If I could pick anywhere to live in Providence it would be Elmwood! I love the neighborhood and it’s quiet/family oriented, not pretentious, and close enough to things that it doesn’t feel like a hassle.

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Background-Reward380 t1_j9lllwl wrote

Hey!

I'm actually considering a move to Elmwood. Would love to hear more about your day to day experience in that neighborhood. I'm familiar with downtown, and the the neighborhoods east and west but that's about it.

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Previous_Floor t1_j97jri7 wrote

>If I could pick anywhere to live in Providence it would be Elmwood!

Wow.

OP, do more research about the Elmwood neighborhood. Some people have provided disturbingly bad advice.

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cnorl t1_j97nsdv wrote

Lmfao. Yeah being a homeowner in Elmwood and a lifetime Providence native, I have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about.

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