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SKPR Egg Hunts! Saturday, April 1st
10am Egg Hunt: ages 6 and Under at Broad Rock Soccer Field. 8pm Egg Hunt: ages 7 - 10 years old at OMF Baseball Field. Don't forget your flashlight! Egg hunts start promptly on time, please give yourself time to park and line up! Read on... -
Growing Gardeners Classes
Spring into Gardening with your kiddo! Sign up for one of our FREE Growing Gardener Classes today! This program has been generously sponsored by the Kingston Hill Gardeners! Read on... -
2023 Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Guide is Out!
The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer something for everyone this summer. Don't wait to register your child for camp(s) - many fill up before the end of May. Read on... -
MARINA PARK BOAT RAMP CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Effective January 27, 2023, the public boat ramp at Marina Park on Salt Pond Road is closed for reconstruction. Read on... -
Public Access Path to Town Beach Open - Public Advised to Use Caution
Recent storm activity resulted in damage to the public access path from Matunuck Beach Road to the South Kingstown Town Beach. In an abundance of caution, dune fencing was erected, with openings for pedestrian access, with signage noting "No Trespassing" Read on...
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Welcome to the South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department! Created in 1939, the Department provides parks and recreation programs and services to the residents and visitors of our Town.
We offer over 1,000 recreation programs and classes annually for all ages and interests. We manage the Neighborhood Guild community center, Peace Dale Office Building, Stepping Stone Preschool, an extensive park system, William C. O'Neill Bike Path, Town Beach, and the Old Mountain Field in-line skating facility and skateboard park. Approximately 67% of our annual operating budget is generated by program fees, facility operations, trust funds, and grants and donations. The remainder of our budget is provided by local tax support.
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the needs of the community by providing enriching recreation experiences and quality facilities.
We offer over 1,000 recreation programs and classes annually for all ages and interests. We manage the Neighborhood Guild community center, Peace Dale Office Building, Stepping Stone Preschool, an extensive park system, William C. O'Neill Bike Path, Town Beach, and the Old Mountain Field in-line skating facility and skateboard park. Approximately 67% of our annual operating budget is generated by program fees, facility operations, trust funds, and grants and donations. The remainder of our budget is provided by local tax support.
Mission Statement
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the needs of the community by providing enriching recreation experiences and quality facilities.
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Theresa Murphy, CPRE
Director of Leisure Services
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Rex Eberly, CPRP
Parks Superintendent
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Lenka Capek
Recreation Superintendent
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Physical Address
325 Columbia Street
Peace Dale, RI 02883
Phone: : (401) 789-9301Fax: : (401) 792-9617
Guild Hours
Monday to Thursday:8:00am - 8:00pm.
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Closed