Downtown Pawtucket has received federal recognition for its contributions to community planning, industry and architecture. The Historic District has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service.
Pawtucket Red Sox at McCoy Stadium (Pawsox), 1 Ben Mondor Way, ☎ ''+1''401-724-7300, . Built in 1942 the Thomas P. McCoy Stadium is the home of the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox, a minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. McCoy Stadium was host to the longest game in baseball history, which lasted 33 innings played for 8 hours over the course of two days in 1981. After major renovations in 1999, the ballpark is beautiful with it’s hand-painted murals of past Pawsox turned baseball greats and left field berm. Photo posters with biographies of players, information about the stadium, and the longest game, hung about the concourses and around the clubhouses make for a good reason as to why McCoy Stadium is one of the most visited minor league ballparks in the country. At McCoy, fans enjoy promotional giveaways, such as “bat night” and “bobble-head night” and after choice games, especially on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th, get the opportunity to watch a fireworks display, which, packing the streets outside, draws citizens from all over Pawtucket. The Pawtucket Redsox also host concerts in conjunction with the Pawtucket Arts Festival, in which past acts included The Dropkick Murphys, The Counting Crows and Bob Dylan. The show at McCoy kicks off the festival in July. As the Triple-A affiliate of Boston, fans can watch Red Sox players rehabbing injuries with the Pawsox and view possible Red Sox athletes of the future. Current Sox players Kevin Youkilis and 2008 season MVP Dustin Pedroia, both originated in Pawtucket before getting there chances to play in the big leagues.Tickets for games are $10 for Box Seats and $6 for General Admission.. �
Slater Memorial Park, Entrances at Rt.15 Armistace Blvd. or Rt. 1A Newport Avenue, ☎ 401-728-0500x257. Park hours from Memorial Day until Labor Day are 8AM-9PM. From Labor Day until Memorial Day 8AM-dusk.. Located in the heart of the park is a small lake with ducks and swans, the Daggett House, the oldest house in Pawtucket, Daggett Farm, the Loof Carousel which opens in April and closes in , the oldest of it’s kind, and the Rhode Island Watercolor Society headquarters and Gallery. Ten tennis courts, baseball diamonds, basketball courts and open fields allow for sport recreation all year round. Picnic areas are available for rent and throughout the year, the City of Pawtucket holds Slater Park as a host for seasonal fun for the public. Fall events are Pumpkins in the Park, a display of hundreds of carved and lighted jack-o-lanterns, and The Haunted Tunnel, which occur from late September until Halloween. Winter Wonderland occurs in December, and includes the opening of the carousel for that special event, decorated Christmas trees, and concerts. The Pawtucket Arts Festival holds concerts and other events in the park during the summer, the most popular being the free concert performed by The Boston Pops and a finale of fireworks, which acts as the closing to the festival �
Slater Mill Historic Site, 175 Main Street, ☎ 401-724-2200. On the Blackstone River, a museum complex dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the American industrial heritage at the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. This serves as a Blackstone Valley National Corridor Visitor Center as well. Slater Mill was the first water powered cotton mill in North America and was built in 1793. The Mill holds a number of events regularly, including workshops and ghost tours.Tours are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for children aged 7-12.. �
St. Cecelia's. (401) 722-1101. 1253 Newport Avenue. At the corner of Newport and Central, it's gotta be the biggest church in Rhode Island. Named after the patron saint of music. �
Dagget Athletic Fields, Dagget Ave.. I wonderful athletic complex with a variety of field types and plenty of room. The best slopes in Pawtucket for sledding/snowboarding. There are woods in back, perfect for nice secluded walks. The trail leads right into Slater Park, where it turns into a bike path, so bring some rollerblades or something. �
Lee's Pond, Broadway, near Leedham Hardware. A nice area and a skate park. The main reason to go there (only reason) is because it's the perfect place to go ice skating when it's below freezing. Loads of fun and chances are you'll make a friend or two. �
Hasbro Company, Newport Avenue. The Hasbro company is one of the leading toy companies in the world. �
Blackstone River. The Blackstone runs through Pawtucket and into Worcester, Ma. Its power runs Slater Mill and, therefore, helped to began the nation's transformation from Farm to Factory. �
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