Glocester Recreation

05/24/2026

🇺🇸Happy Memorial Day Weekend!🇺🇸

Despite the forecasted weather ☔, tomorrow’s Memorial Day Parade will proceed as scheduled.
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🕥 STEP-OFF: 10:30 AM: The parade will make its way through the center of town and conclude with a brief memorial service at Acotes Hill Cemetery.

Join us as we gather to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

We hope you will join us in remembrance, gratitude, and community.

❤️🤍💙 We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🤍💙

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04/23/2026

☀️ Summer Jobs for Glocester Youth – Now Hiring for 2026! ☀️

Looking to earn some extra cash this summer? The Town of Glocester is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Jobs Program! Local youth have the chance to gain experience and earn money this summer. Applications go live Monday, April 27.

📝 Important Info:
Application deadline: Friday, May 29
All previous employees must reapply
Hiring will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early!

🔍 Application, job descriptions, age requirements, and employment dates can be found on the Town of Glocester website starting Monday, April 27.

📞 Questions?
Contact the Recreation Director:
📧 [email protected]
📞 401-568-6206 ext. 238

Earn your pay and get your fix in the summer of 2026!"

12/01/2025

📚🌲Join Us for Glocester's 8th Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Storybook Walk! 🌲📚

🌲The 8th Annual Tree-Lighting 🌲
✨When: Thursday, December 4th
✨Time: 6:00 PM
✨Where: The Pavilion at Kent Field

Celebrate the holiday season with us! A very merry guest will light the live tree. Don’t Miss Out! Stroll through Chepachet Village during the annual Candlelight Shopping and soak in the holiday cheer.

Crafts & Concessions: Starting at 5:30 PM, enjoy free ornament crafts, hot chocolate, and cookies!

📖Holiday Storybook Walk 📖
✨When: December 1, 2025, Through End of 2025
✨Where: Along Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI (Starts at Kent Field Pavilion)

Take a magical journey along Putnam Pike featuring the book: "The Littlest Elf" by Brandi Dougherty! It's a wonderful, self-guided activity for the whole family to enjoy throughout the month.

Bring your family and friends to kick off the holidays in Glocester! We can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤️

10/11/2025

📚Take a stroll through a story!📚
Join us for the Story Book Walk at Heritage Park, open Saturday, Oct. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 1.

Follow the trail and read the story page by page as you walk — it’s a self-paced, half-mile adventure perfect for families, friends, and curious readers of all ages.

🍂Come enjoy the fresh air, a good story, and a little fall magic along the way! 🍂

07/31/2025

🏀 Basketball Clinic Canceled Tonight 7.31 🏀

Due to the unsettled weather, we have made the decision to cancel tonight’s final basketball clinic session.

We’re so sorry for the disappointment, but the safety of our athletes comes first.

Thank you to all the players and families who joined us this week. We loved having you all on the court!

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07/30/2025

📣🏃‍♀️Summer Running Update 🏃‍♀️📣
Today’s session (Wednesday, 7/30) will begin at 9:30 AM instead of the usual time.

Summer running parents—please check your email (or spam folder) for more details. Thanks for your flexibility, and we’ll see you soon!

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07/26/2025

🎉 It’s the Final Week of Glocester Rec Summer Fun! 🎉

📅 Tuesday, July 29 | 11 AM – 2 PM
🎈 End-of-Season Party at Kent Field Pavilion
🛝 24-foot water slide
🌊 35-foot inflatable slip and slide
🎨 Crafts, games, and more
🍕 Lunch at 12 PM

🏀 Basketball Clinic starts Tues evening at Glocester Memorial Park 🏀
👟 Wear athletic gear & bring water

🎶 Wednesday, July 30 | 6:30 PM 🎶
🎤 Back to the Eighties Night
🎸 Live music by Cartune Heroes at Kent Field Pavilion

🏊‍♀️🎾🏃‍♂️ Final swim, tennis, and running sessions this week 🏊‍♀️🎾🏃‍♂️
📅 Summer running ends Thursday, July 31
📅 Swim & tennis end Friday, August 1
📜 Certificates handed out at the last session for summer running, swim & tennis

📧 More info was sent via email to all registered participants — check your inbox and spam folder!

07/22/2025

🏀 Basketball Clinic Update 🏀

An email has been sent to all registered families regarding a date change for next week’s basketball clinic.

Please check your inbox for full details. The clinic will now run from Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31 at the Glocester Memorial Park basketball courts.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We are looking forward to a great clinic next week!

07/17/2025

🏊‍♀️ It’s Swim Race Day Tomorrow at Spring Grove! 🏊‍♂️

All swim participants will head to Spring Grove Beach tomorrow for one of our favorite annual swim events — swim races starting at 10:30 AM!

📍 Where: Spring Grove Beach
🕥 When: Races start at 10:30 AM
🚫 No regular swim lessons tomorrow
🍦 Bonus: Ice cream treat after the races!

Parents and family members — come join the fun, cheer on your swimmers, snap some photos, and help us make it a memorable day!

We can’t wait to see everyone at Spring Grove!

07/17/2025

🚨 Summer Running Canceled for Tomorrow 🚨

Summer running will be canceled tomorrow. Families, please check your email for more details and updates.

We will be back on the track next Tuesday at 9:00 AM.

Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the rest of your week!

07/15/2025

Soccer Clinic Update: we will be on Leja field , rather than the front Softball field this evening.