Donigian Park is located along the Woonasquatucket River which winds through the western part of Providence. It is one of the so-called ‘anchor parks’ of the emerging Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project (WRGP). The vision of the project is a greenway and bike path that will span the entire length of the Woonasquatucket, and will connect the parks that flank the river.

The Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project actively seeks to develop and sustain programming efforts to promote positive use of the park. The River Rangers program organizes neighborhood youth to act as stewards for the river, and operates in both Donigian Park and Merino Park. Their activities include park clean ups and mural painting, as well as recreational endeavours such as kayaking along the river, and learning about the ecology of the river.  A softball team plays weekly Sunday games on the baseball field, and the Federal Hill House often organizes Monday morning walks on the walking path. The park is also a popular site for birdwatching by local bird enthusiasts