Field Use 

Essential Documents

• League Land Use Application (PDF)
• Indemnification Agreement (PDF)

Application Process

All requests for use of field space in Barrington, including the use of school fields, require the completion of a League Land Use Application, accompanied by a $25 non-refundable processing fee.

All land use application forms must include an insurance binder in the amount of at least $1 Million, naming the Town of Barrington as an additional insured. The binder must read as:  Town of Barrington, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806

Land use application forms must be accompanied by an Indemnification Agreement, signed in front of a notary. Notaries are available at the Barrington Town Clerk's Office.

A completed Field Use Request Worksheet (attached to the League Land Use Application form) must accompany your application.

Other Policies, Regulations, and Considerations for Leagues

• Sports camps  must apply at least 3 weeks prior to the start of camp. 
• No playoffs or tournaments will be allowed unless the the land use form  and accompanying paperwork and fees have been filed with the Recreation Department at least three weeks in advance.
• All requests must include a diagram of fields to be lined by the Department of Public Works (DPW), including a sketch and measurements that are appropriate for the field space being lined.  
• All maintenance requests MUST copy both DPW and the Recreation Director.
• A Fields Meeting may be held prior to the start of the seasons to allocate field space for the season.  Such meeting will be at the discretion of the Recreation Director.  If a league does not participate in the Fields meeting, fields will be assigned to the absent league as deemed appropriate by the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department.
• For Youth League sports, Lease Fee is $10 per registered child for the primary season assessed at the end of your Registration and paid prior to the season's begin date.
• At the end of all games and practices, trash must be picked up or the field will be closed.
• Double season sports: if not the primary season, the league is responsible for the upkeep of lines.
• Wet Fields Policy:  The determination of whether to open/close Barrington fields will be made by the DPW Superintendent.  An email will be sent to sports representatives by the Recreation Director with respect to closings/re-openings.

Essential Documents

• Non-League Land Use Application (PDF)
• Indemnification Agreement (PDF)

Application Process

All requests for use of field space or town land in Barrington, including Barrington Beach or Government Center property, require the completion of a Non-League Land Use Application, accompanied by a $25 non-refundable processing fee.  

The Town of Barrington is now handling requests to use space at Haines Park, with the exception of the launch area and the parking lot on the right side as it is designated for truck and trailer parking for the boat launch.    

All land use application forms must include an insurance binder in the amount of at least $1 Million, naming the Town of Barrington as an additional insured. The binder must read as:  Town of Barrington, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806

Land use application forms must be accompanied by an Indemnification Agreement, signed in front of a notary. Notaries are available at the Barrington Town Clerk's Office.

Courts:

Tennis Courts:

• Chianese, 41 Centennial Avenue (1 court)
• Kent Street , 14-18 Kent Street (2 courts)
• Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway (4 courts)
• Lincoln Avenue, at Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Avenue (8 courts)

Pickleball Courts:

• Chianese, 41 Centennial Avenue (6 courts)
• Kent Street, 14-18 Kent Street (4 courts)
• Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway (8 courts)

Essential Documents:

Application for use of tennis courts and pickleball courts.

Application Process:

For all requests to reserve space for Tennis/Pickleball, please fill out the application above.

Tennis Court Rules and Regulations

• Courts for tennis and pickleball only
• When players are waiting to use courts limit play to one hour for singles and one and a half hours for doubles
• No wheels of any kind, bikes or skateboards
• No smoking
• No alcoholic beverages
• No dogs or other pets
• Proper footwear required/no black-soled footwear
• Trash in/trash out - no littering
• A Town of Barrington Ordinance requires private instructors to obtain a permit by calling the Recreation Department

Essential Documents

• APPLICATION FOR THE USE of LIBRARY COVE FOR BOCCE / CROQUET (PDF)
• Library Cove - Bocce and Croquet Information (PDF)

Application Process

For all requests to reserve space for Bocce/Croquet at Library Cove, please fill out the application listed above.

There are no fees or insurance requirements to use this space.