Skate Park RIDEM Grant
Summary
The town didn't get the $300,000 DEM open space grant for the skate park. Colonies made a passionate case that families need it, and the council asked staff to explore adding it to the bond, a phased build, and community fundraising.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $300,000 was lost with the failed grant; unspent playground funds go to phase two of the Christofaro playground.
Families and young skaters if the project moves forward.
Skate park supporters face another year of waiting unless alternative funding is found.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Narragansett Town Council - Mar 24, 2026
The town didn't get the $300,000 DEM open space grant for the skate park. Colonies made a passionate case that families need it, and the council asked staff to explore adding it to the bond, a phased build, and community fundraising.
Recreation Advisory Board - Feb 9, 2026
The skate park scored a grant from RIDEM to fund renovations — good news for young skaters in town.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Narragansett
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.