Name: Harrisville
Address: Burrillville

About the neighborhood

Harrisville offers a peaceful community with abundant green spaces such as Bicentennial Park that are conveniently located throughout the area. This neighborhood features a diverse mix of housing, including single detached homes, large and small apartment buildings, and duplexes, providing varied options to suit different preferences. Properties showcase charming architecture from a bygone era, with many homes built prior to 1960. Parking is generally easy, and a few bus lines serve the community, with most places situated close to bus stops. Restaurants add to the neighborhood's appeal, complementing the calm and spacious environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a great medium of transportation in Harrisville. It is very convenient to park. However, public transit users may find few options in Harrisville by reason of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, the community is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. The bike is a rather poor mode of transportation in Harrisville because there are a good number of slopes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive. This community is also not very convenient for pedestrians because very few day-to-day errands can be run without a car.

Services

Home buyers in Harrisville commonly have to rely on a vehicle to purchase their groceries. There are also a few restaurants in Harrisville. When it comes to education, in this community, residents will almost always be able to reach primary schools without a vehicle. On the other hand, there are only a few high schools and therefore they can be a long pedestrian trip away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

There is an extensive selection of green spaces in Harrisville. There are a few parks close by for residents to explore, including Spring Lake Beach and Pascoag River Trail, and they are very well-distributed, which makes them easy to access. This part of the Providence metropolitan area remains relatively serene, thanks to the presence of very few pedestrians.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.2

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive