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Brook St Baseball Field

Spring Sports:

 

 All sports fields are currently closed through April 1. During the spring leagues should use caution when using fields after rain. Use of fields when soil is saturated creates extensive damage that may require field closures for extended periods. When in doubt....cancel the practice or game.

 

 

 

Winter Sports:

D.E.M. ice safety program (click for more info) 

  • Never assume ice is safe.
  • The only safe ice is at an ice rink.
  • It takes a minimum of 5-7 days of temperatures in the low 20's before ice may become thick enough to support weight.
  • Ice should be clear/black and a minimum of 6" thick.

 

East Providence Ice Skating Rules

  • Skating will be allowed during daylight hours only.
  • Ice will be checked only once per day; Monday - Friday. Measurements will be posted on site and our website. The Parks Division will not declare ice 'SAFE', only ice thickness will be determined. As conditions will be constantly changing skaters are responsible for using their own judgment. Minimum thickness of clear ice is 6"(inches). White ice or "quick ice" does not have the same strength as clear ice.
  • On Fridays it will be determined whether local temperatures over the weekend and/or holiday will have a negative effect on ice thickness.
  • If specific skating areas are marked remain in that section only.
  • Ice Hockey is NOT permitted at any time.
  • Skaters are responsible for using their own judgment as conditions may be constantly changing.
  • Jones Pond and Willett Pond will not be supervised by City employees.  
  • Never skate alone.
  • Know the closest place to seek help. Dial 911  

 

 Week Ending 1/29/2012

NO SKATING PERMITTED

WHEN PERMITTED, SKATE IN MARKED AREA ONLY

 

Willett Ave. Pond:    Ice must be greater than 6" for skating

Current conditions - Ice thickness 0.0 inches*    NO skating permitted 


 

Jones Pond:           Ice must be greater than 6" for skating

Current conditions - Ice thickness 0.0 inches*   NO skating permitted 

* In tested areas only. Does NOT indicate that ice on entire pond is at acceptable levels. Skaters should always use caution.!

 

Area Ice Skating Facilities

Pawtucket - Lynch Arena (401) 728-7420  indoor

Providence - Bank of America Skating Center (401) 331-5544  outdoor

Cranston - Veterans Arena (401) 944-8690  indoor

Newport - Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center (401) 846-1600  outdoor

 

 

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