The Steel Yard — Local services in Providence

We attended the "Hi-Neighbor!" Block Party two weeks ago, and I thought the space was really unique and funky. The cool industrial art installations really make the most of the spot's literal old steelyard roots. I think it could be used to better advantage, though. My complaints:

1.) No parking. The area is also surrounded by construction and one-way streets. During rush-hour, it took us 20 minutes just to drive back around the block when we missed our chance to grab street parking.

2.) No shade. I could see this being a great place for a concert on a summer night. As a location for an afternoon family party...not so much. We were roasting alive, with few places to sit except some patchy grass, and no shade in the open courtyard. It might benefit from a bit more landscaping or even just letting some trees and shrubs grow in to provide shade. Or...

I’m very very disappoint with the manager from this placement he’s name is Spoca I call him soo many times we speak by email I let them know all information about the event one day I went to the site in person I think they see me I’m black they never answer me back again the still open but he didn’t answer my email the more funny is because they’re have Black Lives Matter at windows check at photo I put down is very sad when people have us position to push the other back we are part of the community we have the same rights...

Well if you have a crafty way about you and no place to express it... this is the place !!! From metal work to pottery and anything in between you can rent a space and do it there... I love the place ! The people that work there ALSO teach and will guide you through a project you may have...so if you DON'T have talent but vision... they'll hold your hand and make it work for you !!! Great place for your little guys and gals to get their hands dirty and learn something using their grubby...