“The Indians knew about it centuries ago and made the Hill an important meeting place. In 1636 they included the hill as the northern boundary of Roger Williams’ deed to Providence. Neutaconkanut Hill literally towers over the rest of the city. At an elevation of 253 feet the Hill is the highest point in the city. The Uplands are unique in Providence’s Park System for it is a beautiful wild area of trees, field grasses and wild flowers interspersed with valleys, ravines, boulders, stone walls, natural springs and brooks and is a natural habitat for small animals and birds.” -Bob Wyss, Providence Journal, 6/12, 1978
“From the top of the ski jump you can see much of Providence. Behind you is about 88 acres of woodland, with ribbons of blazed trails through the geological and cultural history of Rhode Island. Beyond the playgrounds, the woods on Neutaconkanut Hill are still wild, with massive rock outcroppings and erratic boulders from the beech, black walnut and butternut trees, collectors have found arrowheads from Native Americans. Stone walls offer a glimpse into the land’s time as a farm. A cemetery and monument in the woods document the hill’s connection to the King family who once lived there.” -(Excerpted) Tom Meade, Providence Journal Staff Writer, Thursday, March 12, 2009