Cranston Opens City Splash Pad Early – TODAY!

With high temperatures this week, there will be an early opening of the Cooney Playground splash pad off Oak Street, near Hugh B. Bain Middle School.

The splashpad was originally set to open at the beginning of July, but Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that with the projected high temperatures for Monday and Tuesday, children and families needed an opportunity to cool off.

“With the support of the community and our dedicated city staff, my office has made the decision to open the city splash pad ahead of schedule to provide our residents with a fun, refreshing way to beat the heat during the coming days,” Mayor Hopkins said.

The splash pad, nestled in the heart of Cooney Playground, offers a fun and safe environment for children to play. The decision to open early reflects the city’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, ensuring that everyone has access to recreational amenities regardless of the season.

Mayor Hopkins encourages residents to take advantage of this early opening and reminds everyone to stay hydrated and use sunscreen while enjoying the summer sun. The city will continue to monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety and comfort of all visitors.

The splash pad, which was constructed in 2023 and was fully supported by Community Development Block Grant funding, will be open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the summer season.

Recently the city announced that due to a construction problem with rebuilding the Budlong Pool – namely finding a large drainage pipe that was not on any engineering documents – the Pool will miss the 2025 year in opening. As pool problems developed over the last few year, the Cooney Playground splash pad was quickly put together for the community to use, and has proven to be a popular feature.

NOTE:  Providence also opens today – Listing HERE!

JOHNSTON also open!