Parks and Recreation

Parks & Playgrounds

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

Warwick Parks

McDermott Pool

Are you an avid swimmer? Are you a complete beginner looking to take some lessons? Visit the McDermott Pool page to learn all about the wide range of activities offered at our aquatic facility.

Thayer / Warburton Ice Arenas

Looking for ice time? Or maybe you simply want to learn how to stand up in a pair of skates?! Check the Thayer / Warburton page to find out what is going on at the rink.

Parks and Recreation

Michael Rooney, Deputy Director
Parks and Recreation Department
925 Sandy Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 738-2000 x6504

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Additional Contact Information:

Events Information Line
(401) 738-2000 x6800

McDermott Pool
(401) 738-2000 x6809

Aspray Boat House:
(401) 263-2028

Thayer / Warburton Ice Arenas
(401) 738-2000 x6811

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.

Athletic Organizations

As part of an ongoing effort to promote recreational and athletic programs available throughout the city, the Parks and Recreation Department offers free webspace at warwickri.gov for any qualified Warwick group.

Warwick's Waterfront

From fishing and boating to beaches and cool breezes, Warwick's 39 miles of coastline along Narragansett Bay provides ample opportunities for waterfront enthusiasts!

Parks & Rec Spotlight

INSTRUCTORS WANTED

The City of Warwick Recreation Dept is in search of individuals with special skills they are willing to share with all age groups and ability levels. Instructors are key in our efforts to meet the lifelong learning and recreational needs of the Warwick citizens. Classes can be a onetime workshop or a series.
Some examples of classes but not limited to:

Fitness/Dance
Fine Arts/Crafts/Decorating
Self Defense/Martial Arts
Music
Cuisine/Nutrition
Language

To receive more information on becoming an instructor, or to be placed on the instructor mailing list for proposals, you may:
Call 738-2000 ext 6504 or
email Warwick-rec@warwickri.com

In addition, you may download a City of Warwick Recreation Class Proposal Form here. (COMING SOON)

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Information provided within this site is entirely within the public domain, unless otherwise noted, and may be reproduced but not altered in any manner. For any questions or concerns, please contact Warwick City Hall or Robert W. Martin, E-Government Specialist. Any errors or omissions should be reported directly to the E-Government Specialist for consideration.

Warwick City Hall - 3275 Post Road - Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 - (401) 738-2000 - T.D.D. (401) 739-9150