Posts Tagged ‘public pools’
To Do in RI: Providence Pools, Splash Pads, more – and Meal Service
The meal service will run July 3 through Sept. 1 and be available Monday through Friday. Locations and times: ___ The Providence parks system – did you know there are 120 parks in Providence – 62 playgrounds – 5 boat launches – and 1 tennis court? For information on all of these and more, go…
Read MoreSummertime in Providence: Splash Pads, Pools, Park activities, weekday meals for children
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Recreation Department Director Stephen Grace and Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson have announced the official reopening of Providence splash pads and pools and the start of summer meal service. Splash pads are officially reopened yesterday, and pools will open on July 3 but will be closed on July 4 in observation of…
Read MoreHeat Advisory next few days – Providence info
Heat Advisory Issued for City of Providence, Providence Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers and Extends Water Park and Pool HoursOfficials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that, due to the heat advisory and dangerously high extreme…
Read MoreUPDATED: Public pools struggle to open amidst repairs, renovations, lack of lifeguards
This is a developing story… Photo: Courtesy, Leah Williams Metts After 2 days of calls to the city of Providence to determine the status of the public pools, particularly the pool at the Davey Lopes Recreation Center, and receiving mixed messages about opening, construction and adjustments, the city released a statement about the status of…
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