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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Narragansett public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

Filtered to Parks Rec

26 topics in parks rec

Parks Rec

Skate park funding

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Parks Rec

Canonchet Farm trails

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

Recognition of Joseph O'Neill's Planning Board service

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

Year-round community recreation and aquatic center

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

Beach operations and recreation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Library matters

2 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Parks Rec

Library By-Laws and public comment

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec

Removal of Laurie Kelley commemorative plaque

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec

Ocean State Rhode Race permit

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec

Beach operations

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Parks Rec

Room Reservation Policy

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Sunday hours, bylaws, library climate

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Open forum / pickleball

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Parks Rec

Pickleball expansion

11 supportive5 opposed
16 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Parks Rec

Gansett Fest partnership

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Parks Rec

Clarke Road Pickleball Court Renovation and Expansion

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Parks Rec

Beach pass residency requirements

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Parks Rec

Library policies and bylaws

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Room Reservation Policy and Sunday hours

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Beach programming and town manager contract

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Library quiet pod donation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Parks Rec

Clark Road pickleball courts

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Gansett Days hiking events

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
Parks Rec

Phase two playground/skate park

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 13, 2026
Parks Rec

Beach parking passes for Narragansett Indian Tribe

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Use of the Middlebridge "Yellow Building"

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 15, 2026

In the News

10 articles

Recent coverage of Narragansett from local and regional media.

WJARFlock camera contract termination

Narragansett terminates contract with Flock cameras

Narragansett terminates contract with Flock cameras WJAR

Aug 4, 2026
The Providence Journalsnow disposal and bay water quality

Why doesn't RI dump snow into Narragansett Bay?

Why doesn't RI dump snow into Narragansett Bay? The Providence Journal

Jan 29, 2026
The Providence Journaltown council recall effort

Narragansett Town Council recall effort renewed. Does it set a 'dangerous precedent'?

Narragansett Town Council recall effort renewed. Does it set a 'dangerous precedent'? The Providence Journal

Aug 27, 2025
WJLAflooding

Flooding turns parking lots into massive puddles in Rhode Island town

Flooding turns parking lots into massive puddles in Rhode Island town WJLA

Dec 18, 2023
The Providence Journalhousing market and population decline

Boom and bust in Narragansett: Hot housing market hides a population plunge

Boom and bust in Narragansett: Hot housing market hides a population plunge The Providence Journal

Oct 7, 2021
NJ.comparking policy dispute

Narragansett council handed Fulop a defeat in parking battle. Then the mayor lashed out at the media.

Narragansett council handed Fulop a defeat in parking battle. Then the mayor lashed out at the media. NJ.com

May 9, 2021
NJ.compublic space dispute

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop wades into a battle over public space — in Narragansett, Rhode Island

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop wades into a battle over public space — in Narragansett, Rhode Island NJ.com

Apr 12, 2021
Patchtown council

Narragansett Town Council: Winters B. Hames III

Narragansett Town Council: Winters B. Hames III Patch

Sep 1, 2020
Uprise RIcouncil decorum ordinance

Creating a Civil Climate: Rhode Island Town Councils Consider Decorum Ordinances

Creating a Civil Climate: Rhode Island Town Councils Consider Decorum Ordinances Uprise RI

Oct 9, 2019
Independent - Narragansettbeach erosion / storm damage

Narragansett’s beach pummeled

NARRAGANSETT — After a rare spring nor’easter that brought strong wind, heavy rains and intense surf to the area, the crown jewel of the Parks and Recreation Department - the town beach - is in shambles.

Apr 19, 2007