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Warwick Recreation

3027 West Shore Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 468-4107
Email: warwick-rec@warwickri.com

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2008

Did you know that the City of Warwick provides free outdoor entertainment for the summer? Concerts are held at various parks within Warwick for eight weeks throughout the summer.

Please bring a chair or a blanket along with some family and friends and join us for these fun, safe evenings.

CLICK HERE for details

WARWICK RECREATION
2008 SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

AGES 6-12 YEARS (Must be 6 before July 4th, 2008)

Dates: Tuesday through Friday July 8th – August 8th
No Playground Mondays or Rainy days
Times: Activities are scheduled from 9:30-12:30 P.M. in order to allow time for bus runs before and after playground hours.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Activities: Swimming (McDermott Pool), Roller Skating, arts and crafts, sports and special events
Locations: City Park- Children are transported from neighborhoods to City Park

Please look at the playground schedule for your child’s daily schedule.
Contact Person: Holly Weber, Playground Program Director contact number 468-4105, after July 1st please call 862-7733

Summer Playground Registration Form

Summer Playground Daily Schedule - 2008

 

Youth Fishing Derby
When: June 14th
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm (arrive at 7:30)
Where: Gorton’s Pond
Ages: 2-14
Cost: Free

Please bring a bucket for your fish and Good Luck!

Learn to Skate Summer Program -

Thayer Arena, Warwick, RI

Learn to Skate Program
3 years to 5 years old

Session 1 May 15, 2008 - June 19, 2008
Session 2 June 26, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Session 3 August 7, 2008 - September 11, 2008

Time: 9:30AM-10:30 AM
Fee: $50.00 (each six-week sessions)

Children will learn the basic fundamentals of skating taught by experienced skating professionals.


CLICK HERE for full details and registration forms

Women's Golf League - The Warwick Recreation Department announces the start of its summer golf league for women 18 years of age and up, to be held on Tuesday mornings each week during the summer at Seaview Country Club.

Free Web Space Offered to Warwick Organizations - As part of an ongoing effort to promote recreational and athletic programs available throughout the city, Mayor Scott Avedisian is pleased to announce that the Recreation Department, in cooperation with the MIS Division, will offer free space at warwickri.gov for any qualified Warwick group. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

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Description:
The City of Warwick provides a wide range of facilities for both recreation and athletics. From skating and swimming to dog shows and quilting, the Recreation department is a valuable contributor to our quality of life.

Major Responsibilities:

  • To provide the people of Warwick with recreational activities both active and passive for all ages.
  • To maintain all facilities in a safe, attractive, and usable condition.
  • To strive to develop new facilities in order to respond to the recreational needs of our city.
  • To encourage and provide support for those volunteer groups and citizens who are sponsoring recreational activities.
  • To administrate and implement harbor rules and regulations as related to the Ordinances of the City of Warwick.

Committee, Boards, Commissions:

Harbor Commission
Historic Cemetery Commission

Relative Links:

WARWICK'S WATERWAYS

Contact the Harbor Master, Jeff Baris at (401) 738-200 x 6819 or via email at harbor.master@warwickri.com

McDermott Aquatic Center - Are you an avid swimmer looking for pool time? Are you a complete beginner looking to take some lessons? Check the McDermott page to learn all about the activities offered at the pool.

Organizations - From Football and Soccer to Hockey and Ice Skating, the City of Warwick is the home to a number of athletic organizations.

Thayer / Warburton Ice Arenas - Looking for ice time? Or maybe you want to earn just how to stand up on those little blades! Check the Thayer / Warburton page to find out what is going on at the rink.

Parks and Playgrounds - From beautiful views of Narragansett Bay to safe and exciting playgrounds, Warwick has it all.

Feedback Form - Do you have any suggestions or observations that you would like to share with the Recreation Department? Use our convenient, secure online form to let us know what is on your mind.




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The Recreation Department organizes over fifty programs for the health and well-being of the residents of Warwick.

Contact Information

Events Information Line
738-2000 x6800

McDermott Pool
738-2000 x6809

ASPRAY BOAT HOUSE:
461-6166

Thayer / Warburton Ice Arenas
738-2000 x6811
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