A view of Providence from the 88 acre, Neutaconkanut Hill Park, affectionally known as the "Hill", is the highest point in Providence (296 FT above sea level), and important to the city’s history. When Providence was established in 1636 the park, now located in one of the most densely populated parts of the city, marked the villages Northwest Boundary under an agreement with Narragansett
Sachems.