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Waterplace Park is a public park and marina near Providence, Rhode Island. City of Providence, Department of Parks uses dock concession operator, water-recreation business here. The notice found is from an earlier hiring round, or could not be reconfirmed; no current opening is confirmed.
Established workplaceCurrent opening not confirmed
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: Providence’s official RFP sought an operator for gondolas and dock activities at Waterplace Park. It describes an intended five-year lease beginning January 2, 2026, with two possible extensions, and assigns personnel recruitment, training and dock maintenance to the operator. This is a marina-adjacent recreation business route with commercial obligations, not a city-paid host job. Bids were opened in December 2025, and the award was not verified in this research. The incumbent must therefore be established from the award record before any employer attribution.
Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 9, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Providence, Downtown Providence
- Property type
- Public park, Marina
- Operator or employer
- City of Providence
- Roles
- Dock concession operator, Water-recreation business
- Hiring status
- Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Not stated in checked sources
- Last checked
- 2026-10-09
Work
Working there
Providence’s official RFP sought an operator for gondolas and dock activities at Waterplace Park. It describes an intended five-year lease beginning January 2, 2026, with two possible extensions, and assigns personnel recruitment, training and dock maintenance to the operator. This is a marina-adjacent recreation business route with commercial obligations, not a city-paid host job. Bids were opened in December 2025, and the award was not verified in this research. The incumbent must therefore be established from the award record before any employer attribution. 1
Who owns, runs and hires
- Hirer: City of Providence, Department of Parks 1
- Owner: City of Providence 1
Roles with evidence
Past notices
Waterplace Park gondola and dock concessions Current opening not confirmed
- Arrangement
- Contract
- Employer
- City of Providence, Department of Parks
- Status
- Current opening not confirmed
- Season
- Bid opening December 15, 2025; intended initial term from January 2, 2026.
- Pay
- Operator pays rent: first-year minimum $12,000, with 3% annual increases; not a wage.
- Hours
- Not stated in checked sources
Kept as a record of past hiring. 1
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterplace Park gondola and dock concessions, Bid opening December 15, 2025; intended initial term from January 2, 2026. | Not stated in checked sources | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Waterplace Park gondola and dock concession RFP, City of Providence (about the December 15, 2025 opening; intended five-year term from January 2, 2026; award not verified.). Checked October 9, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.