Our Mission:

The mission of Newport Parks & Recreation is to provide the citizens of Newport with a broad selection of high quality recreational opportunities through facilities and programs and to enhance the quality of life for all ages.

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Playground and Splash Pad Update

As of May 22 we have started the remediation of the soil in the playground location.  The project was delayed for many reasons, the main reasons being the fact that the site was an old dump and sits on a flood plain.  Both issues caused some difficulties with environmental reviews and corrective action plans.   With that all said,  we have finally gotten to the point where we can start the project.  The playground equipment is being delivered and the public works department is remediating the contaminated soil to prep the site for the build.  The ground cover will be engineered wood fiber throughout the playground area.   

The splash pad portion of the project caused some major difficulties due to the fact that the area is a flood plain.  We have found a splash pad that would work in the location where the pump and pad all lie above grade, which would allow us access to repair and disassemble when floods are coming through the park.  

All the raised funds from the community have been placed in a project account for safe keeping and has not been used on other projects.  We thank you all and appreciate your patience with this long ongoing project.