City Of East Providence Celebrates Opening Of Second Splash Park

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence celebrated the opening of a second splash pad park at Pierce Memorial Field with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday.

Mayor Bob DaSilva, other city officials, and community members gathered at the field for the event and to thank the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for the Green Space Grant that made the new splash pad possible.

“The city of East Providence works hard to unite our community and this splash pad is a great example of how the city, state and community joined together to offer a fun, safe way to bring joy and smiles to our youth,” said DaSilva.

The 60' X 40' splash pad was supplied by ME O’Brien & Sons and installed by Green Acres Landscaping. The project was funded with $100,000 from the state grant and $25,000 in city funds approved by the East Providence City Council.

“On a hot, humid summer day, what could possibly matter more to a child than being able to cool off with their friends in a neighborhood splash park?” said DEM Acting Director Terry Gray. “DEM is pleased to partner with Mayor DaSilva and the City of East Providence in supporting such a fun and worthy amenity that will keep kids cool and deepen community bonds.”

The city's splash pads are free and open to the public, weather permitting. For more information, click here.