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Neighborhood Guild

325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI 02883
Phone: 789-9301 Fax: 792-9617

Welcome to the Recreation Department

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Welcome to the South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department website! The department was created in 1939 to provide parks and recreation programs and services for our town.

We offer over 1,000 recreation programs and classes annually for all ages and interests. We manage the Neighborhood Guild community center, Peace Dale Office Building, Stepping Stone Preschool, and extensive park system, William C. O'Neil Bike Path, Town Beach, and the Old Mountain Field in-line skating facility and skateboard park.

Approximately 67% of our annual operating budget is generated by program fees, facility operations, trust funds, and grants / donations. The remainder of our budget is provided by local tax support.

Please contact our office at 789-9301 if we can be of further assistance.

Latest News

  • Fri, August 27, 2010

    Recreational Youth Basketball Registration Going on Now

    The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Recreational Youth Basketball registration is going on now and will be open until Wednesday, October 20th. For complete information, please click here. For an Instructional League registration form click here. For Recreational In-House League registration click here. For more information please contact Russ Wyatt at 789-9301.
  • Thu, August 26, 2010

    Parks and Recreation Department Announces Fall/Winter Programs

    The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to discover the many events, programs and activities that await you and your family this fall and winter. To view the new Fall Brochure click here.
  • Tue, August 24, 2010

    Town Beach Open through Labor Day, Monday, September 6th

    The South Kingstown Town Beach is open through labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010. Gate Attendants are on duty Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm and on weekends 8:00am to 4:00pm. Lifeguards are on duty 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and
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  • Tue, August 24, 2010

    Parks and Recreation Announces Last Concerts of Summer Season

    The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to attend the last concerts of the Summer season starting at 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening, August 29th on the Village Green. Enjoy the sounds of cover band, RPMS followed by a performance by Vini Ames. For complete details click here.
  • Thu, July 15, 2010

    Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp Registration Begins April 12th!

    It's never too early to start thinking about summer!! The South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Guide is now available. Chock full with over 55 camps, there is something for everyone! Some of the camps being offered this summer include: Mountain Biking, Tennis, KidzArt, Joyce's Jungle, Fun with Coach Wayne, Surfing, Skateboarding, Basketball, Baseball, Under the Sea, Discovering Dinosaurs, Cheerleading Camps are available for kids ages 3 to 16. Registration for camps (with the exception of Discovery Camp and Extreme Adventure Camp) begins on April 12th. For more information call the Neighborhood Guild at 789-9301. Click here for the complete camp brochure.
  • Thu, July 1, 2010

    Water Safety Tips for the Summer

    The South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department wants to make sure your summer at the beach, the lake or by the pool is filled with fun and SAFETY! Visit the US Army Corp of Engineers "Safe Passage" website
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  • Thu, June 17, 2010

    Parks and Recreation Summer Brochure Now Available

    If you are ready for an exciting summer filled with fun and adventure click here to view our brochure and see what South Kingstown Parks and Recreation has to offer. There's something for the whole family! For more information contact the Neighborhood Guild at 789-9301. Don't let a fantastic summer pass you by!
  • Tue, June 8, 2010

    South Kingstown Dog Park Opening May 2, 2010

    The Town of South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department and South Kingstown Dog Park Association are pleased to announce the opening of the South Kingstown Dog Park at Broad Rock Playfields on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The Dog Park project began in 2007 and is the result of a unique public/private partnership between the Town and the South Kingstown Dog Park Association. Through the extraordinary fundraising efforts and planning input of SKDPA along with the support and talents of the Parks and Recreation department, specifically the Parks crew led by Superintendent Rex Eberly, the park has taken shape this past year and is finally completed. A beautiful, grassy field bordered by a wooden, three rail fence and ready for public use, the Dog Park is open from dawn to dusk. You can view the rules and regulations of the park by clicking here. To find out more about the South Kingstown Dog Park Association go to www.skdogpark.org
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  • Tue, June 1, 2010

    South Kingstown Memorial Day Parade

    The South Kingstown Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by South Kingstown VFW – Washington County Post 916, will be conducted on Monday, May 31, 2010 beginning at 10 a.m. The parade route will begin on Holly Street (behind Benny’s) then move to Main Street, then to High Street and finishing at Saugatucket Park. This year’s Grand Marshall is Joe Viele, owner of Liberty Rentals. The Memorial Day ceremony will be conducted at Saugatucket Park beginning at approximately 11 a.m. with William Babcock, Colonel U.S. Army Retired serving as the Master of Ceremonies. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the parade and ceremony. All weather related questions on the day of the parade should be directed to the Neighborhood after 8 a.m. at 401-789-9301.
  • Thu, April 29, 2010

    Discovery Camp 2010 Registration Happening Now

    A fun-filled summer awaits! Games, crafts, field trips, contests and of course, lots of friends. Discovery Camp runs from June 28 through August 27 in two-week sessions and is open to children ages 7 to 12. Registration forms must be completed and returned with payment to the Guild. For ages 6-7 click here. For ages 8-9** click here. For ages 10-12 click here. Please read all forms carefully. Forms cannot be faxed or emailed. **Please note that for sessions III & IV the 8 years olds will move to Peace Dale School and the 9 year olds will move to Old Mountain Field. For more information please contact the Neighborhood Guild at 789-9301.
  • Thu, April 15, 2010

    Peter Pan Surf Academy Summer Camp

    Interested in learning how to ride the waves this summer? Peter Pan Surf Academy is once again offering camp sessions for youth ages 10 to 18. And new this year, adult sessions are also offered. Click here for all of the details.
  • Fri, March 5, 2010

    South County HoopFest Tournament Hosts 88 Teams

    South Kingstown was a youth basketball lover's paradise during the weekend of February 26, 27, and 28. The Parks and Recreation Department played host to a total of eighty eight youth basketball teams from around the state. Age brackets ran from age 9
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