City Hall and Offices will be CLOSED on Monday January 26, 2026 due to the forecasted snow storm. As a result, there is a one-day collection delay for trash and recycling pickups. Please be advised that the is a PARKING BAN in place 9 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JAN. 25TH UNTIL 9 P.M. ON MONDAY, JAN. 26TH.
Newport Recreation Department Martin Recreation Center (The "Hut") 35 Golden Hill Street Newport, R.I. 02840 401-845-5800 Dave Vieira, Recreation Program Supervisor Carol Mureddu, Recreation Program Supervisor Erik Reis, Recreation & Beach Administrator
The Recreation Department actively services the entire community through it's various recreation and sports activities, & sports facilities, overseeing the Martin Recreation Center, Cardines Baseball Field, Freebody Park Sports Complex, as well as park activities at smaller ball fields and parks located throughout the city.
Youth Programs & Activities
Youth Basketball- Clinics - December 6, 13 & 20th Recreation League - January 3-Febraury 28th Indoor Soccer - January 11th-February 15th, Grades K-5 at The Hut Preschool Open Gym - January 5th-April 2nd at The Hut Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 Indoor Tennis Lessons - Session 1: January 6th-February 11th; Session 2: February 24th-April 1st Pickleball - February Session Upcoming Summer Camps: ​
Adult Activities:
Adult Walking- January 5th - April 3rd
Indoor Tennis Lessons - Session 1 - January 6th - February 11th Session 2 - February 24th - April 1st
Explore our public parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities
Reserve a park, and sign up for seasonal activities & special events all online!
Sign up to help keep Newport active and fit. Become a volunteer with Newport Rec!
Reserve one of the City's parks for your next practice, tournament, or special event
Learn about other leagues and organizations in the area
Learn how to reserve the City's harborside gazebo at King Park for your wedding