FAQs • South Kingstown, RI • CivicEngage

How do I learn if a Recreation Program has been canceled or postponed?: If a program is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will be notified prior to the start of the class. If the program needs to be cancelled or postponed due to instructor illness or an unrelated weather problem, you will be notified by phone. Due to the volume of phone calls, we can’t call you if a program is cancelled due to the weather. You are welcome to call us at 401-789-9301 to find out if your class is cancelled due to the weather. Weather cancellations are posted on the Town’s website. In addition, softball and youth basketball game cancellations are posted on Quick Scores.

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Parks & Recreation

1. How do I register for a recreation program?: To register for a program with the South Kingstown Parks & Recreation Department, you can mail in a check, register in person at the Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street in Peace Daleor. As of February 17, 2015, we are no longer accepting credit card payments over the phone. We accept Mastercard, Visa, or Discover in-house and online. If you have any questions, call us at 401-789-9301. You can also register online.

2. How do I pay for a Recreation Program?: Program payments are due at the time you register for a program. Payment can be made in the form of credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover), personal check or cash.

3. How do I inquire about information regarding financial aid availability for Rec Programs?: Financial aid is available to South Kingstown youth who qualify for the free or reduced meal program through the South Kingstown school department. For interested youth and adults please call 401-789-9301 and speak to either Cathy Larlham, Recreation Superintendent or Danielle Williams, Administrative Support Associate. We will be glad to assist you.

4. How do I learn if a Recreation Program has been canceled or postponed?: If a program is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will be notified prior to the start of the class. If the program needs to be cancelled or postponed due to instructor illness or an unrelated weather problem, you will be notified by phone. Due to the volume of phone calls, we can’t call you if a program is cancelled due to the weather. You are welcome to call us at 401-789-9301 to find out if your class is cancelled due to the weather. Weather cancellations are posted on the Town’s website. In addition, softball and youth basketball game cancellations are posted on Quick Scores.

5. How do I find out about what is going at Parks and Recreation?: Here is a list of different ways for you to find out what Parks and Recreation has to offer

6. How do I learn more about the Recreation Department refund policy?: Our refund policy is printed in each of our seasonal brochures. Brochures are also available at the Town Hall, The Center, local libraries and at various retail stores located throughout the community. View the online copy of the 2016 Spring Brochure (PDF).

7. How do I become a program instructor?: Please view the Become a Program Instructor page.

8. How do I learn more about Parks and Recreation programs and resources within the community?: Please view the Program and Resource Information page.

9. How do I rent an outdoor town facility?: Park facilities may be reserved six months in advance of your event. Simply complete the form and turn it in at the front desk, fax it to us at (401)792-9617 or email it to us at reberly@southkingstownri.com or nbrousseau@southkingstownri.com.