Scituate (Rhode Island)
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Scituate is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Scituate [1] was founded in 1710, but was considered to be a part of Providence until 1731. Encompassing 52 square miles, Scituate is bounded by Glocester to the north, Johnston and Cranston to the east, Coventry to the south, and Foster to the west. The Scituate Reservoir supplies drinking water to over 60% of the state's population.
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By Car Route 6 will take you through the heart of Scituate. From I-95 N, take 295 N to Route 6 W. From I-95 S, take Route 10 S to Route 6 W.
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1. Parks and Recreation [2]
- Berkander Field, Greenville Road. Featuring four lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court, a little league field, and volleyball courts.
- Dean Andrews Memorial Field, Battey Meeting House Road. Little league field and playground.
- Gorham Field, Route 101. Softball field, little league field, and two tennis courts.
- Hope Memorial Field, Clinton Avenue. Two little league fields, two tennis courts, a softball field, basketball court, and a playground.
- Hope Pond Recreational Area, Route 116. Teen center, tennis court, and swimming area.
- Walking Trail, Rockland Road. Approximately one mile in length through Scituate's scenic wooded areas.
- Westconnaug Meadows, Washington Highway. Little league field and soccer field.
2. Events
- Scituate Art Festival [3] Held every year during Columbus Day weekend (early October), the festival features hundreds of arts and crafts dealers, various other vendors, musical entertainment, raffles, and food and refreshments.
- Old Home Day An array of family events, such as teddy bear judging and a dunking pool, taking place every July 4 at Tourtellot Memorial Common.
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- The General Farmer Restaurant and Pizza, 50 Danielson Pike, +1 401-647-7774.
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