The RIBBE Visits The Baseball Fields of Tiverton, RI

Posted September 7, 2020 by theribbe

This past Sunday, I decided to explore the many splendid baseball fields of Tiverton, Rhode Island. Tiverton is a very unique town located just over the border of Massachusetts from the north and along with Little Compton, is the furthest east you can travel to here in Rhode Island. Actually, in order to get to Tiverton, you have to either cross the Sakonnet River Bridge or travel down through Massachusetts. Only in Rhode Island would you have to travel out of state to get to a town in your own state. But I have to tell you, it is well worth the trip.

I have been to the Tiverton Little League Park on Main Rd on a few occasions. The last time I visited was this spring, right around the time leagues were suspending play due to the Covid-19 restrictions placed by the State of Rhode Island. My wife and I have visited the Tiverton and Little Compton area a number of times and we just love the stone walls, the ocean views, the farms, the landscape, and the peacefulness. And Sunday was no exception.

Located behind Pocasset Elementary School is a great neighborhood baseball field. From the parking lot behind the elementary school, you can see a softball field, playground, and the baseball field off in the corner of a large recreational field. A Tiverton neighborhood abuts the field on the third base side. The sign on the scoreboard read “He Hammer” with a photo of a hammer and “Coach Henry Guillette, 1951-2007.” The field was in nice shape with some baseball “footprints” from a practice or recent game scattered around the batter’s box.

My next stop was to Tiverton High School. With the Spring 2020 season cancelled through Rhode Island High School baseball, there are many fields around Rhode Island that look like they haven’t been used in quite some time. Tiverton High School’s field was definitely in that category. I plan on circling back next year when the field and the High School team are in full swing.

Quick stop over at Sakonnet Point and the beautiful views at the end of Bluff Head Ave. This is one of the most spectacular Rhode Island views you will ever experience. The harbor with its fishing, recreational, and sailboats docked on one side and the gorgeous views of the Sakonnet Point Lighthouse on the other. Grab a seat on the rocks, bring your fishing gear, chill out for awhile, or go for a short walk around the harbor – whatever your mood strikes, this spot is absolutely worth the trip.

I think the baseball field at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area is one of the best fields in Rhode Island. Every time I visit it, no matter what season of the year, it is always in great shape. I love the stone walls that form a border between Main Rd and the recreational area. Simple, yet effective. Practice had just finished when I arrived, as Tiverton Little League’s fall baseball season is now underway. Like many Rhode Island youth leagues, Tiverton did not participate in Spring/Summer baseball due to the complexities of the ReOpeningRI plan for organized sports. However, Tiverton Little League actively engaged their fan base with a photo contest and renewed optimism each month on social media sites. Here is a post from July that caught my attention:

“For those of you familiar with the old and unused flag pole at Town Farm, we have some awesome news for you. Mr. Leslie Haworth, a friend of TLL President David Paull, offered to donate a 25′ flag pole and flag. Mr Haworth is a Little Compton, and part time Tiverton, resident and recently retired from his business, Atlantic Flag and Banner out of East Providence. The flag pole was picked up last month and delivered to the Department of Public Works garage. Yesterday a crew from DPW made quick work of removing the old and smaller flag pole and installing the new flag pole. The next step is the installation of a cleat to secure the halyard before the Stars and Stripes can overshadow Town Farm. The flag will fly 24/7 as there is a light on the nearby telephone pole that is directed at the flag. Tiverton Little League wishes to publicly thank Mr. Haworth for this tremendous donation to our community. We also wish to thank the crew from DPW that installed the new 25′ flag pole with such care and efficiency.“

Photo courtesy of Tiverton Little League Facebook Page

I always enjoy my time in Tiverton, RI. It is such a unique town to visit and experience a leisurely day stopping in at coastal destinations, quaint antique stores, and of course baseball fields. Just passed Tiverton Four Corners, Gray’s Ice Cream on Main Road is a little street called Peaceful Way. And I would say that Tiverton has a very peaceful way about it.

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