Major Attractions

Slater Park Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861  401-728-0500x257 Contact: Bill Mulholland

The 218 Park is Pawtucket largest recreation area. It is located in the eastern side of the city, with access from either Route 15 Armistice Blvd or Rte. 1A Newport Ave.

The park is divided into several areas of active recreation. Baseball fields are located on the Newport Ave. side, tennis courts are located next to the park office, and the Slater Park Lawn Bowling club is located behind the carousel.

A historic core area contains the Daggett House, the oldest house in Pawtucket, and the Casino, home of the RI Watercolor Society and Loof Carousel.  The former zoo area has been reopened as the Daggett Farm and provides an area for petting animals.

Slater park has a number of picnic sites that require a permit from April 1 through Columbus Day. Permits are also required for wedding photography at Marconi Gardens. The park office is on the access road near the Daggett House.

The park has been undergoing a capital improvement program over the last ten years and additional work is still proposed to reduce erosion, plant new trees, and improve the walking paths.

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