Walter H. "Barney" Reynolds (January 22, 1901[2] – April 7, 1987[1]), was an American politician who served seven consecutive terms as 30th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, totaling fourteen years of service.

[3] His accomplishments as mayor included: In 1964, Reynolds lost favor with Democratic city chairman Lawrence P. McGarry, Rhode Island's most influential party boss.

[5] McGarry backed the young city councilman Joseph A. Doorley Jr. in the 1964 Mayoral election, and Reynolds' political career was over.

[3][1] Reynolds received honorary degrees from Brown University and Bryant College.

[1] In 1977, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier was named in Reynolds's honor.