Community Invited to Arbor Day Celebration

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at the Newport Skatepark

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025) – The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be marking Arbor Day with a special tree planting ceremony on Thursday April 24th at the newly constructed Newport Skatepark.
 
This event not only celebrates the vital role that trees and open spaces play in promoting public health and well-being, but also marks the official dedication of the skatepark in memory of Seamus Kirby—a cherished member of the Newport community whose influence extended beyond the skateboarding community through his creativity, kindness, and dedication to the values of camaraderie and perseverance.
 
As part of the ceremony, a London Plane tree donated by the Newport Tree Conservancy will be planted in Seamus’ honor as a symbol of the City’s commitment to the planting, care and nurturance of our tree canopy and urban forest.
 
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 24th at 4:30 p.m. at the John Chafee Recreation Area in the City’s North End.
 
Parking is available on the street and at the CCRI Newport Campus parking lot.