Tiverton Fields & Facilities

Tiverton offers a wide array of fields for use by both leagues and individual groups. If you are interested in using a Tiverton Facility, please complete the Facility Use Request form. We also encourage you to review the Facility Use Calendar before requesting a facility, to ensure that it's available.

Additionally, in the tabs below you'll find information about fee structures, scheduling hierarchies and other information to help understand how facility use permits are granted. Please scroll down the page to learn about the various recreational facilities in Tiverton.

DEFINITIONS

CAMP—defined as a single or multi-day program or where participants are taught and/or participate in schedule clinics, activities, skill development or games.

NON-PROFIT 501(c)3 STATUS—An organization registered as a not-for-profit corporation with the State of Rhode Island. If not registered with the State, the organization must have a constitution, bylaws or mission statement which clearly states that the objectives of the organization are of a non-profit, non-commercial, nature. The organization must submit the following:

If incorporated, submit State Incorporation papers and bylaws; if not incorporated, submit constitution and bylaws or mission statement.
Current financial statement.
Roster of Officers.
List of persons authorized to make reservations for your organization.

RECREATION MANAGED EVENTS & LEAGUES—defined as an event or activity that is facilitated or sponsored by the Tiverton Recreation Commission. This may include entities who are contracted by the Tiverton Recreation Commission, regardless of their tax status.

TIVERTON RESIDENT— Any individual whose year-round address is within the Town of Tiverton.

TIVERTON SCHOOL TEAMS—defined as a team sponsored by the Tiverton Public School.

TIVERTON YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS—defined as a youth 18 and under, who reside in Tiverton, who make up 80% of the participants in the organization. Recreation Organization have games that are played with other Tiverton teams. Travel Organizations have 50% or more games played with other towns either in or out of Tiverton during a season.

TIVERTON ADULT ORGANIZATION—defined as participants, aged 19 and older, who reside in Tiverton. Membership in the organization must consist of 60%+ Tiverton residents.

TIVERTON SENIOR ORGANIZATION—defined as participants, aged 60 and older, who reside in Tiverton, Membership in the organization must consist of 20%+ Tiverton residents.

TOWN AGENT—defined as a representative of the Town of Tiverton. This may include, but is not limited to, a representative of the Recreation Commission, a Town Council member, any employee of the Town of Tiverton or an individual designated as a representative by the Tiverton Recreation Commission.

SEASON—Seasons are defined as follows:

Spring: February-April
Summer: May-July
Fall: August-October
Winter: November- January

Season reservations reflect a request for a facility/field extending ten (10) days or more.

SPECIAL EVENT/TOURNAMENT—Defined as a reservation for using the field to conduct a series of games or play with brackets and progression of play, over one or more days for multiple teams to determine a winner(s). Special Events/Tournaments utilize a separate registration or additional fee what’s utilized by an Organization or League for normal activities.

GENERAL FACILITY RULES

The following are the rules and requirements for anyone using a Tiverton facility, which includes parks, beaches, courts and the skate park.

Items prohibited in parks and beach areas:

No pets or other animals unless specifically noted.
No glass containers
No littering or trash disposal
No profane language
No overnight camping
No smoking or vaping
No consumption of intoxicating beverages
No damage or removal of facilities,
No golfing
No motor vehicles (except where permitted)
No open fires (except by permit).
No cleats or high heels on the Town Farm playground.

Parks are open from sunrise to sunset (10 PM in lighted areas).

FIELD SCHEDULING HIERARCHY

TIER 1: Town Entities

Recreation managed events & Leagues (including entities contracted through the Recreation Commission)
Tiverton School Teams

TIER 2: Non-Profit Tiverton Town League (No fees, refer to banner policy)

Non-Profit Tiverton Youth Recreation Organizations that are 80% or more Tiverton residents
Non-Profit Tiverton Senior Leagues—Seniors: 20%+ or more Tiverton residents
Non-Profit Tiverton Adult Leagues— Adults: 60%+ Tiverton residents,

TIER 3: For-Profit League

For-Profit Youth Recreation Organizations —less than 80% Tiverton residents
For-Profit Senior Organizations—less than 20% Tiverton residents
For-Profit Adult Organizations—less than 60% Tiverton residents

TIER 4: Special Events/Tournaments

Special Event/Tournament, Club, Clinic, or Camp not run by Tiverton Recreation Commission

FACILITY RENTAL RULES

These are in addition to the fees noted under “Fee Structure”

Town Agent Fees

When determined by the Town Recreation Commission, a Town Agent(s) may be required to staff the event. This includes DPW staff. All costs associated with the employee’s overtime will be borne by the facility user.

Police Detail Fees

When determined by the Police Chief, a Police Detail Officer(s) may be required to staff the event. All costs associated with the employee’s overtime will be borne by the facility user.

Fire Detail Fees

When determined by the Fire Chief, fire personnel may be required to staff the event. All costs associated with the employee’s overtime will be borne by the facility user.

Fee Waiver Request Procedure

Applicants requesting a fee waiver for use of athletic or recreation facilities must do so in writing to the Tiverton Recreation Commission. Commission rulings may appeal to the Town Administrator. In order for organizations to be considered as a Town of Tiverton partner organization and/or co-sponsored by the Town, the organization must qualify as both a non- profit and be comprised of at least 80% residents, and provide a service or program open to the entire community free of charge. Youth groups must have at least 80% residents, with open registration regardless of skill level and provide an “everyone plays” philosophy. Organizations the Town partners with and/or co-sponsors may receive a fee waiver. User groups with fee waivers may be billed for fields/facilities that they have reserved and have not used.

Permit Cancellation and Refunds

Permits may be canceled and/or rescheduled. Permits canceled by the Recreation Commission, or due to inclement weather, may be rescheduled as availability allows or may be refunded in full (excluding seasonal permits). Permits canceled by the user at least ten (10) working days prior to the event or season start date will be refunded in full. No refunds will be issued if permitted use is canceled with fewer than ten (10) days’ notice. User groups with fee waivers may be billed for fields/facilities that they have reserved and have not used. The Recreation Commission may cancel use of Town fields/facilities for any of the following:

Town begins work involving any of the facilities.
School Department games or events.
When the health and safety of participants are threatened due to impending conditions, including but not limited to, heavy rains, pesticide spraying, and forces of nature.
When the condition of the field surface would be damaged by use (wet or saturated fields, standing water, excessive wear and tear, etc.)
Subleasing of facility by a permit holder.
Non-adherence to Recreational Facility rules outlined at https://www.tivertonrecreation.org/facility-rules

Notice of Field/Facility Exchange

Users may not sublease fields/facilities to any other entity or individual, either for free or at a cost, without written approval from the Tiverton Recreation Commission. Subleasing of fields/facilities may result in revocation of all permits. Permitted users are permitted to switch time slots with another permitted user but must receive permission from the Tiverton Recreation Commission.

Notice of Non-Use of Field/Facility

Any organization that has been allocated space and does not intend to use it according to the permit issued shall notify the Tiverton Recreation Commission so that the fields/facilities may be reallocated or otherwise used. User groups with fee waivers may be billed for fields/facilities that they have reserved and have not used. Non-use of a field/facility may also result in revocation of the allocated field/facility and future restrictions on reserving space.

Special Event/Tournament Procedures

Special Event/Tournament applicants must complete a Facility Request form. Submission of this form does not constitute approval. Approval is given according to allocation policy, after fees are paid and when a permit is issued. All general rules and reservation procedures as specified in this Manual are applicable during tournaments and for camps. Additional provisions for Special Events/Tournaments are as follows:

One (1) port-a-potty must be provided per field/facility for the duration of the event.
Trash receptacles must be provided at each field/facility.
Special Event/Tournament must receive Town approval to sell food and non-food items and/or allow outside third- party vendors to sell product on site (Example: Tournament t-shirt vendors). Any third-party vendor must receive approval directly from the Town and also provide proof of insurance.
All organizations conducting Special Event/Tournament using fields/facilities must meet with a representative of the Tiverton Recreation Commission and/or DPW at least thirty (30) days prior to the tournament date and complete a Tournament/Camp Checklist (located in this document).
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit, per field, is required with application. This deposit will be applied to the total rental cost of the Event/Tournament. Balance to be billed after an event when total number of games played has been determined.

Arrangements for the port-a-potties and/or trash may be made through the Tiverton DPW or handled independently with permission from the Tiverton Recreation Commission.

Town Staff (grounds, police and/or fire personnel) may be required to be present during the event. The Recreation Commission will determine the need for such staffing. All costs associated with Town staff being on site or required for preparation ahead of time or following an event will be the responsibility of the facility user. Any staff time required following an event needed to make the facility ready for the next users, even if after the event is over and the facility users have departed, is the responsibility of the facility user and will be billed accordingly.

Traffic and Parking

User groups must inform their participants and spectators to park in facility parking lots and public parking areas. If needed, user groups should post directional signs to assist participants and spectators to appropriate parking areas. When traffic and/or parking are an issue or during postseason tournament play, the user group or organization must provide volunteers to direct participants and spectators to designated parking areas. It is the user’s responsibility to alleviate traffic and parking issues. No vehicles are allowed on fields or property, other than parking lots, without written permission noted on the use permit issued by the Tiverton Recreation Commission. The Police Department may require personnel on site based on the size and event details. All costs associated with a Police Detail are the responsibilities of the facility user.

Road Races, Fun Runs & Walks

Any group wishing to use a facility for a road race, fun run, or walk is required to fill out the Facility Request Form. If any part of the race or walk takes place in a public roadway, then the Tiverton Police must be notified, and the permittee must adhere to all their requirements. Additionally, if any part of the race or walk takes place on a state roadway, then a Rhode Island Department of Transportation permit is required.

Athletic Field Lining/Marking

Lining of Town is prohibited without a permit.
Burning lines on Town fields is not permitted.
Any user failing to comply with established guidelines and notification requests are subject to pay for all damages occurring to the facility and the termination of field/facility use permit.

Field Modifications

Requests to modify, resize, add multiple field use, or improve any Town field or facility shall be submitted with conceptual drawings to the Tiverton Recreation Commission. No temporary or permanent structures or equipment shall be erected on any facility unless approved by the Tiverton Recreation Commission with subsequent approval required by the Tiverton Town Council. Certain improvements will require official building, electrical or other permits from the Public Works Department. Submission of a request to modify or improve a site does not constitute approval. Approval will be given according to Town policy. Approval will be provided in the form of a written document and will outline the scope of the project as approved.

FACILITY RENTAL FEE STRUCTURE

Below are the facility rental fees based on user group. Please refer to the other tabs on this page for additional information.

*not run or facilitated by Tiverton Recreation Commission.

^Only applicable at Fogland Beach

BANNER POLICY

Banner Specifics

Size: Banners may not exceed 3’ tall by 5’ wide.
Material: Banners should be made from high quality nylon with heat-sealed letters.
Color: All banners must be dark green, maroon, or black background with white lettering, depicting the sponsor’s name (or logo), telephone number and/or web address and a one line-message. Leagues may only utilize banners of one color and not alternate.
Content: No banner may endorse alcohol, tobacco, night clubs or any organization that Tiverton Recreation deems does not represent the best interest of the community.
Banner printing shall be limited to one side.

Placement

On outfield fences, banners shall only be displayed facing the field’s interior. For other fences, banners may be displayed facing either towards the field or away from it, but not on both sides.
No banner may be placed more than five (5’) feet off the ground/playing surface unless permission is granted in writing by the Recreation Commission

Locations
Approved banners may be placed at the following locations after obtaining the necessary permit from the Tiverton
Recreation Commission:

Bulgarmarsh Recreational Area- Silvia Field
Fort Barton Field
Pocasset Recreational Area: Softball Field and Baseball Field
Town Farm Recreational Complex: LaPointe Field, Silvia Field, Daniels Field, Tennis and Pickleball courts, Grassfield area.
South Field
Bayview Field entrance gate

Banners may only be placed on existing fences or dedicated, freestanding posts, and may not be placed on School grounds by non-school organizations.

Installation
All banners must be tautly and securely fastened to a fence by a minimum of six contact points. No sharp edges can be exposed which may cause injury if contact is made by a player, spectator, or park user.

Maintenance
Leagues are responsible for maintaining the banners and replacing or repairing them as necessary.

Banner Removal
The Recreation Commission reserves the right to remove any banner that is not properly affixed or remains attached to fencing for more than seven (7) days beyond the conclusion of the User’s permitted field use end date. Should Recreation remove a banner, the User will be notified and will have seven (7) days to retrieve their banner(s). After such time, the banner(s) will be destroyed and not saved and/or stored.

Field & Facility Descriptions

Bayview Field

Location:
Hooper Street, directly across from Bottom Street.

Facilities included:

Open Field (90' x 120')
Playground
Basketball court

Bulgamarsh Recreational Area

Location:
Roosevelt Drive, opposite the Tiverton Library.

Facilities included (1-3 shown in image):

Softball Field (260’ outfield, 60-90’ baseline, 46’+ pitch)
Two (2) Basketball Courts
Skate Park
Small Playground
1/4 mile walking track
Bathrooms (open seasonally)

Fort Barton Field

Location:
99 Lawton Avenue (at Fort Barton School)

Facilities included (1-3 shown in image):

Baseball Field (180’outfield, 60’baseline, 46’pitch)

Note: Fort Barton Field is not available for public use when school is in session.

Pocasset Fields

Location:
242 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878 (at Pocasset School). Parking is also available on the opposite side of the field, on Shove Street.

Facilities included (1-3 noted in image):

Softball (200’ outfield, 60’ baseline, 35-40’ pitch)
Baseball Field (300’ outfield, 90’ baseline, 60’ pitch)
Open Fields (cannot be used when other fields are in use)
Playground

Note: Pocasset Fields have very limited availability for public use when school is in session.

Town Farm Recreational Complex

Location:
Main Road (Google address is 3154-3588 RI-77)

Facilities included (all but playground shown):

Silvia Baseball (200’ outfield, 60’ baseline, 46’ pitch)
LaPointe Baseball (200’ outfield, 60’ baseline, 46’ pitch)
Daniels Softball (200’outfield, 60’ baseline, 35-40’ pitch)
Upper field
Lower field
Tennis courts
Playground

Port-a-Potties are available. Concessions are also available when Soccer or Little League are playing.

South Field

Location:
Asa Davol Road

Facilities included (shown in image):

Baseball Field (175’outfield, 60’baseline, 46’pitch)