Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

Scarborough State Beaches
Location in Rhode Island
Location	Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates	41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W[1]
Area	60 acres (24 ha)[2]
Elevation	10 ft (3.0 m)[1]
Established	1937
Administrator	Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
Website	Scarborough North State Beach

Historic postcard image of Scarborough Beach

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 and is open seasonally.[3][4] The stone ruins of part of the Windswept Estate mansion also reside by the beach. The State Government purchased the ruins in an effort to preserve them and save them from demolition.

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.[5] Extensive renovations were completed in 1987.[2]

References

1. "Scarborough State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
2. "Scarborough North & South State Beach Complex History". Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
3. "Scarborough North State Beach". Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
4. "Rhode Island State Beaches: Parking Passes". Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
5. "Land Acquisition/RI Dept. Environmental Management" (PDF). Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved January 12, 2018.

External links

• Scarborough North State Beach Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation