Parks & recreation in Rhode Island local government
What Rhode Island city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
456 Rhode Island meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Rhode Island with the most parks & recreation activity
- Jamestown, RI (89)
- Richmond, RI (70)
- Lincoln, RI (37)
- Foster, RI (29)
- Coventry, RI (27)
- City of Newport, RI (24)
- South Kingstown, RI (22)
- East Greenwich, RI (21)
- Westerly, RI (16)
- East Providence, RI (14)
- Barrington, RI (14)
- Tiverton, RI (11)
Latest matching meetings
Lincoln Building Committee to review change orders and payments
The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive a financial update, and discuss project updates for playgrounds, a basketball court, and Northern Elementary School bathrooms. They will also consider proposed change orders and payment applications. The agenda…
Town Council to vote on zoning change for low-income housing and court repairs
The Jamestown Town Council will hold public hearings on annual liquor license renewals for multiple establishments, then consider several action items including a zoning amendment for low- and moderate-income housing, funding for tennis and basketball court repairs, and the Eldred Avenue netting project. The council…
Recreation Committee plans yard sale, Trunk or Treat, Bright Night date change
The Foster Recreation Committee is meeting to review budgets and fundraising, and to plan several upcoming community events. New business includes the annual Community Yard Sale, Trunk or Treat, a proposed date change for Bright Night, and 2027 Pet for Mayor calendars. The committee will also discuss the Brazilian…
Waterfront Advisory Commission reviews harbor management, boating ordinances, and salt marsh restoration
The commission will discuss updates to the Harbor Management Plan, revisions to the Boats and Waterways Ordinance, and a potential salt marsh restoration project at Succotash Marsh. New business includes a residential boating facility application pending CRMC review. Several old business items focus on public…
Cumberland Ordinance Sub-Committee to review five code amendments
The Ordinance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss several proposed changes to the town's code of ordinances. These items include rules regarding public property, event licensing, and vehicle regulations.
Council votes on Washington Bridge easement and three school safety contracts
The East Providence City Council will vote on resolutions authorizing contracts for school safety improvements at East Providence High School and a temporary construction easement for the Washington Bridge Project. The agenda includes a public hearing on a no-parking ordinance for Dover Avenue and the introduction of…
Jamestown publishes September 2026 senior activity calendar
This document is a monthly activity schedule for seniors, not a government meeting agenda. It lists daily recreational programs such as walking, yoga, and games, along with locations and contact numbers. No decisions, ordinances, or budget items are presented.
Zoning Board hears 5 variance requests, including Fleury Properties' second dwelling unit
The Newport Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on five petitions for dimensional variances, including a request to build a second dwelling unit on a substandard lot, a garage and pool project, and several smaller additions. The board will also consider a 12-month extension request for 12 Elliot Place, a…
Council to weigh zoning, grants, and licenses at Aug. 26 meeting
The Newport City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a consent calendar with special event permits, a communication on waterfront zoning amendments, several new and renewed entertainment and sidewalk café licenses, and appointments to boards…
School Building Committee to discuss new SKHS and Curtis Corner projects
The South Kingstown School Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the new South Kingstown High School (SKHS) project, including parking and traffic flow for the September 2027 school year, and to schedule walk-throughs. They will also receive updates on the Curtis Corner project. The agenda includes…
Council to consider $4,379.01 pothole claim and Parks Commission reappointments
The Pawtucket City Council will review the minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting. It will consider a claim for damages that includes a $4,379.01 pothole claim and a slip‑and‑fall claim with no amount specified. The council will also vote on the reappointment of three members to the Parks Commission.
Harbor Commission to consider letter supporting Ft. Getty trailer parking
The Jamestown Harbor Commission will meet in person on August 18, 2026, to review and potentially act on several items, including a draft 5-year plan, asset inventory updates, and a letter of support to designate space at Ft. Getty for boat trailer storage for commercial fishermen. The commission will also hear…
Town Council to discuss tax revaluation and Flock cameras
The Jamestown Town Council is meeting to conduct interviews for committee vacancies, discuss town business, and consider licenses and permits. Key discussions include a tax assessment revaluation and the potential use of Flock cameras. The agenda also includes updates on the Recreation Committee and Fort Getty Park…
Land Trust to vote on Millar easement survey funds, discuss land buys
The Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust will vote on allocating funds for a Class I survey of the Millar Conservation Easement and may enter executive session to discuss potential land acquisitions. The board will also approve invoices for bridge repair at Crawley Preserve, hear a communication from Plant Community…
Recreation Commission to hear Curtis Corner athletic field project details
The South Kingstown Recreation Commission is meeting to review capital improvement projects, hear a presentation on the Curtis Corner school athletic field reconstruction, and discuss ARPA-funded park lighting. The commission will also elect officers for 2026-2027 and consider a camp refund policy waiver request…
Recreation Commission to plan food trucks, yard sale, fall festival
The Richmond Recreation Commission will meet to approve July minutes and discuss planning for several upcoming events, including an August food truck, a yard sale, a fall festival, and other future recreation activities. The commission will also receive an update from the RICH Taskforce and review future meeting…
Scituate Council to hear audit, wastewater, Hope Park plans; vote on bids
The Scituate Town Council is meeting to hear presentations on the FY2025 town audit, wastewater solutions for the Village of Hope, and final concepts for Hope Park. The council will also vote on several items, including hiring a Public Works employee, awarding bids for a cargo trailer and basketball equipment, and…
Conservation Commission to review FY27 budget and trail projects
The Richmond Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss its FY27 budget, carry over of FY26 expenditures, and ongoing work on the Heritage Trail and Beaver River Park. The commission will also review a conceptual design for a property at 4 Richmond Townhouse Road submitted by URI.
Parks commission to discuss splash park, pickleball courts, playgrounds
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss old business including the transfer of the Bristol/Williamsport monument, updates on the Splash Park and Fairlawn Pickleball Courts, and a sun problem at Hien Field. New business includes new playgrounds at school parks and summer concerts. The meeting…
Council to vote on $650,700 in capital funds for Crescent Park carousel
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to consider a sewer abatement for 77 Allen Avenue. In open session, they will vote on several ordinances, including appropriating $150,000 and $500,700 from unallocated capital funds for the Crescent Park Looff Carousel, and will…
Building Committee to discuss design/build RFP and project updates
The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from July 10, 2026, receive a financial update, and discuss several project updates including playgrounds, basketball courts, northern bathrooms, and paving at LMS, Northern, and Central. They will also consider proposed change orders, payment…
Recreation Committee to discuss upcoming community events and field maintenance
The Recreation Committee will review budget reports and event recaps. The body is discussing logistics for the Annual Community Yard Sale and Family Fun Day, as well as maintenance for Phillips Field and Woody Lowden Recreation Field.
Waterfront Commission to discuss harbor plan, boat storage survey, and rights-of-way
The South Kingstown Waterfront Advisory Commission will review and discuss several ongoing items, including updates to the Harbor Management Plan, a boat storage survey, and public rights-of-way to the shore. The commission will also consider a CRMC application for a swim float and hear the Harbormaster's report on…
Council to vote on $11.15M wastewater bond and two cybersecurity grants
The West Warwick Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. The most consequential is the second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for major upgrades to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council…
August 2026 senior center activity calendar with daily programs and a Salem trip
This is the August 2026 activity calendar for the Jamestown, Rhode Island senior center, listing recurring programs such as Heart Wise Walking, Mah Jongg, Bingo, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, and chair yoga. It also includes a trip to Salem, MA, and notes the center is closed on Victory Day. The document is purely a schedule…
Library meeting set
The Narragansett Library Association is meeting to discuss various topics, including a community learning center and parking lot issues. The agenda includes a treasurer's report and approval of previous meeting minutes. The meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based.
Council to consider $1.6M stadium improvements, police vehicle purchase, parking lot paving
The East Providence City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on three resolutions: a $1,588,555 contract with R.A.D. Corp. for improvements to Pierce Memorial Stadium, a $307,423.60 purchase of four police vehicles, and an $88,999.87 paving project for the Community Center parking lot. The council will also…
Council to vote on FY2027 budget amendments, school resource officer MOU
The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on several items, including FY2027 municipal budget amendments, a memorandum of understanding for a second School Resource Officer, and a resolution for a Massasoit Avenue sidewalk project. The agenda also includes routine consent items like resignations…
Zoning Board to decide on 12 residential variance requests including driveways and garage conversions
The Newport Zoning Board of Review will hear 12 residential zoning variance requests at its July 27, 2026 meeting, including requests to legalize non-compliant driveways, convert garages to bedrooms, and expand homes beyond allowed lot coverage. The board will also consider extension and withdrawal requests for…
Newport Zoning Board to review residential variances and driveway appeals
The Zoning Board of Review will consider several petitions for dimensional variances regarding home additions, parking spaces, and lot coverage. The board will also hear an appeal concerning driveway construction and vehicle reversing requirements on Barney Street.
City Council to consider Parks Commission reappointments
The Pawtucket City Council will meet to confirm three reappointments to the Parks Commission. The body will also review claims for damages against the city and correspondence regarding 1 Moshassuck Street.
Council to approve $1.434M grant for Ann Street Pier Expansion
The Newport City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and several special‑event permits. It will receive a sidewalk café license renewal for The Nitro Bar and appoint members to various boards and commissions. The council will act on multiple action items, including…
Council to weigh charter amendments, contracts, and public hearings
The Smithfield Town Council will hold public hearings on adding a Collective Bargaining Agreements chapter to the Code of Ordinances and on proposed Town Charter amendments from the Charter Review Commission. The council will also consider several contracts, including a $25,000 emergency response plan, sidewalk…
Fort Getty Ad Hoc Committee submits 16 recommendations to Town Council
The Fort Getty Ad Hoc Committee is presenting its final report to the Jamestown Town Council, covering findings and recommendations for the park's future use, management, and improvement. The report includes 15 specific recommendations, such as renovating bathrooms, upgrading electrical service, and clarifying the…
Town Council to approve licenses and authorize contracts for public works and pickleball courts
The Smithfield Town Council will approve the minutes from previous meetings, consider appointments to town boards, and hold public hearings on collective bargaining agreements and charter amendments. The council will also authorize several contracts, including sidewalk repairs and fence installation, and approve…
Waiver requests for competitive bidding on several town purchases
The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and consider six separate requests to waive competitive bidding. The waivers cover a softball infield reconstruction for Lime Acres Park, CCTV cameras for the Police Department and Senior Center, a Ford F‑550 XLT rescue vehicle, a…
Recreation Commission to discuss park vendor policy and approve rental requests
The South Kingstown Recreation Commission will approve meeting minutes, review financial reports, and discuss the status of capital projects at Old Mountain Field and the Neighborhood Guild. The agenda includes a policy discussion regarding vendors in parks and a request to rent Rec Center courts for an AAU basketball…
Restaurant and fuel station plan reviewed by Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will discuss the FY27 budget and close out FY26 expenses. They will also continue work on the Richmond Heritage Trail, Beaver River Park, and plant community projects, and hear a summary of the Saila Preserve guided hike. A preliminary plan for a restaurant and fuel station at The Preserve…
Warren Town Council to weigh zoning changes, parking fines, and licenses
The Warren Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, to discuss and act on a range of items including zoning ordinance changes, parking fine increases, and multiple license requests. The agenda includes a presentation on a disaster loan program, board appointments, and several public hearings for…
Council to consider zoning changes, parking fines, and multiple business licenses
The Warren Town Council will hold first readings on three ordinances: zoning changes for wholesale and storage uses, nonconforming use extensions, and increased parking fines. The council will also consider multiple mobile food permits, entertainment licenses, and liquor license transfers, as well as a presentation on…