Old Mountain Field Project – Work Underway

Work has begun on the Old Mountain Field improvement project. As part of this project, the electrical transformer that provides service to the baseball field and skate park lighting systems is being replaced.  The existing transformer has been removed, and as a result the electrical service that powers the lights at the baseball field and skate park will be temporarily unavailable. 

Project impacts and field accommodations include:

• Lights, scoreboard, and press box power will be restored for the upcoming high school, Little League, and Waves baseball seasons.

• Spectator seating will be available along the third base line, first base line, and outfield sidelines.

• The bleacher area behind home plate will be fenced off during construction of a new seating and concession patio area.

• The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to be in regular communication with the SK High School Athletics Department to ensure that the baseball schedule is not impacted.

• Parking will remain available within the park and along Kingstown Road during the project.

We recognize this project may cause temporary inconvenience; however, the long-term benefits of this capital improvement will be substantial for South Kingstown school athletics and the community at large.

Beginning the week of March 16, the contractor will be on site to start initial project setup, including:

• Installation of erosion control measures

• Site containment setup

• Temporary fencing

• Additional measures to ensure the safety and security of the area during construction

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as this long-awaited project gets underway.