Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

Scarborough State Beach is a public recreation area fronting the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The state park occupies 60 acres (24 ha) comprising two units located at 870 and 970 Ocean Road. The beach offers saltwater bathing, picnicking, observation tower, and boardwalk.[3]

Scarborough State Beaches
Historic postcard image of Scarborough Beach
Location in Rhode Island
LocationNarragansett, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W[1]
Area60 acres (24 ha)[2]
Elevation10 ft (3.0 m)[1]
Established1937
Governing bodyRhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
WebsiteScarborough State Beaches

History

The beach was first developed with a pavilion in 1937. The two-unit complex was created with the addition of a southern component when the state purchased 7-acre Lido's Beach in 1981 and 9-acre Olivo's Beach in 1986.[4] Extensive renovations were completed in 1987.[2]

In the 2020 summer season, all RI state beaches are open 9AM to 6PM [5]

References
  1. "Scarborough State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Scarborough State Beaches History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  3. "Scarborough State Beaches". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  4. "Land Acquisition/RI Dept. Environmental Management" (PDF). Rhode Island DEM. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  5. https://riparks.com/beach-passes.php
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