City of East Providence - East Providence Parks

Site Conditions

Fall Sports:

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2010: ALL EAST PROVIDENCE ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE CLOSED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SUNDAY/MONDAY USE WILL BE AS WEATHER AND FIELD CONDITIONS PERMIT.

Please remember to clean up all debris before leaving field. Parks has received complaints regarding the number of plastic water bottles left on site.

*PLEASE NOTE:

As stated on every field use permit:

Field use is prohibitied if: Heavy rain, standing water, thunder storm, muddy infield and/or any condition that would endanger players or cause damage to facility.

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

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

Poor ice surface due to debris and melting (White Ice)

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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