§ 32-3-2. Establishment of public recreation systems.
The city council of any city or the town council of any town may vote to establish a system of public recreation and may, by ordinance or resolution, vest in the school committee, the board in control of public parks, a board of recreation established as provided for in this chapter, the authority to establish, construct, equip, control, and maintain public playgrounds, athletic fields, swimming pools, bathing places, and other community recreation centers, and to conduct and promote recreation, play, sport, and physical training for which admission or other fees may be charged.
History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 47, § 24; P.L. 1924, ch. 553, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 329, § 29; G.L. 1956, § 32-3-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 32 - Parks and Recreational Areas
Chapter 32-3 - Town Forests, Parks, and Recreation Systems
Section 32-3-1. - Local regulations — Prosecution of violations.
Section 32-3-2. - Establishment of public recreation systems.
Section 32-3-3. - Powers of agency in charge of system.
Section 32-3-4. - Board of recreation.
Section 32-3-5. - Joint recreational committees.
Section 32-3-6. - Appropriations for recreation systems.
Section 32-3-7. - Special laws unaffected.
Section 32-3-8. - Town forests.
Section 32-3-9. - Town forest and park commissions.
Section 32-3-10. - Supervision of parks and forests — Plans and recommendations.
Section 32-3-11. - Reforestation projects.
Section 32-3-12. - Expenses and appropriations for commissions.