East Providence Recreation Dept. announces recreation center reopening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 19, 2021

CONTACT INFO. :

Office of the Mayor

Patricia Resende
Dir. of Communications/Project Management

(401) 435-7500 Ext 11013

East Providence Recreation Dept. announces recreation center reopening

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will reopen the recreation center at 610 Waterman Ave. in East Providence to members on September 27, 2021.

Participants must obtain a one-year center membership. Membership prices are determined by age.

Ages 6-17 & Age 55+ - $25
Age 18 -54 - $50

The recreation center offers a safe and friendly environment for members to create, innovate and play. We offer a variety of programs for all ages. The center is also home to a fitness facility and game room.

To ensure the health and safety of members and staff we are following all Rhode Island Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Please note, if state guidelines change, adjustments to the program will be made as needed.

While in the recreation center and during recreation center programs, members and staff are required to wear face coverings. Masks may be removed for outdoor programs where social distancing is possible.

East Providence recreation center weekday hours:

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Adults)
Monday – Friday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Ages 15-17)

East Providence recreation center weekend hours:

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (18 plus ONLY)
Sunday: Closed

Youth Programs

After School Fun:

Ages 6-14 Mon – Fri. 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. (included with membership)

Our “After school at the Rec” program features a fun atmosphere for youth. Activities include sports competitions, games, crafts, computers, homework help, community service projects and more!

Teen Weight Training:

Co-ed Ages 13-15 Mon., Wed. & Fri, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Program begins October 4, 2021

Kids Night Out:

Ages 6-12 Friday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $6 per night out

October 15, 2021
November 19, 2021
December 17, 2021

Parents can enjoy a night out while East Providence recreation staff provide a safe, supervised and fun environment for your children. The program provides the opportunity to be active, make friends and have fun! Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

School Vacation Day Camp:

Ages 6-12

Day camps are offered at the recreation center from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. during school vacation (excludes holidays)

Activities include games, sports, arts & crafts and special themed events. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Fee: $12 per day, per child.

December Day Camp dates: