Recreation Department
Located in the North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Avenue
Telephone (401) 233-1445
Fax (401) 353-2204
Pool Telephone (401) 353-7007


Lois Barbieri
Recreation Director

Megan Giammarco
Aquatics Director

John Angelone
Fitness Coordinator

Recreation Department
Annual Family Special Events

 

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Join us on Saturday, March 15th, 2008, at 10:00am in the North Providence High School Cafeteria for the Easter Bunny’s annual appearance in town. North Providence children will be served breakfast, and will have the opportunity to take a free picture with the Easter Bunny until 11:30am.

St. Patrick's Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, March 17th at 10:30 a.m. at North Providence Town Hall

St. Joseph's Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Wednesday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at North providence Town Hall

Mayor’s Fishing Derby
The Annual Fishing Derby will be held from 12:00PM – 3:00PM on Monday, April 14, 2008 at Geneva Pond in Governor Notte Park. Boys and girls fourteen years old & under can fish and enjoy refreshments in the Recreation Hall during school vacation week.

Memorial Day Weekend
On Saturday, May 24th, 2008, Governor Notte Park (GNP) beach opens for the season. Lifeguards are on staff from 10:00AM- 6:00PM weekends, and daily once the school year ends. Season passes may be purchased at the park during the season, or at the North Providence Pool & Fitness Center during May. Field Permits for family outings at GNP are issued at the Recreation Office (located at the North Providence Pool & Fitness Center). Please call the Recreation office for more information.

On Monday, May 26th, 2008, North Providence will hold its First Memorial Day Parade and Celebration. The Parade will begin at 1:00pm in front of North Providence High School, and travel East on Mineral Spring Avenue, turn left onto Douglas Avenue (North-bound), and end at Governor John A. Notte, Jr. Park. The fun will continue throughout the day with music, refreshments, and activities for the whole family!

Independence Day Celebration
Don’t miss our fabulous Independence Day Celebration at Governor Notte Park on Thursday, July 3, 2008.  Enjoy refreshments at the food court starting at 6pm while you listen to live musical entertainment by Nightlife Orchestra directed by Mark Bedrossian from 6-9:30pm.  Food Court opens at 6:00pm. We top off the fun with a tremendous fireworks display at 9pm.  The rain date is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2008. 

Labor Day Weekend
On Monday, September 1st, 2008, Governor Notte Park beach closes at 6:00PM for the season.

Pumpkins in the Park
Show your “Halloween Spirit” by wearing your favorite costume! This event will be held at Governor Notte Park on October 24th, 2008 from 6:00-9:00PM, features an evening of Halloween music, refreshments, and train rides through mazes of spectacular carved jack-o-lanterns, painted pumpkins, and wonderful Halloween-themed displays. This is an enjoyable night for the entire family… no tricks – just treats!

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Pictures With Santa
This event will be held at North Providence Town Hall on November 30th, 2008 from 4:00-6:00PM. Refreshments will be served as Santa & Mrs. Claus pose for pictures, and an assortment of Christmas songs are played.

 

The bride at Governor Notte Park in the fall.

 

 

North Providence Town Hall • 2000 Smith Street • North Providence, Rhode Island 02911
Phone: 401-232-0900 •
connects all departments
Hours: Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:30pm
Summer Hours (June 21 through Labor Day): Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:00pm

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