Roger Wheeler State Beach
| Roger Wheeler State Beach | |
| Rhode Island State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Rhode Island |
| County | Washington |
| Town | Narragansett |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°22′15″N 71°29′48″W / 41.37083°N 71.49667°WCoordinates: 41°22′15″N 71°29′48″W / 41.37083°N 71.49667°W [1] |
| Established | 1929 |
| Management | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
  Location in Rhode Island
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| Website: Roger W. Wheeler State Beach | |
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach is a state-operated recreation area on Block Island Sound in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA.[2] It was named for Roger W. Wheeler, the founder of the Rhode Island State Life-Saving System.[3] The area offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and a playground.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Captain Roger W Wheeler State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Roger W. Wheeler State Beach". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Roger W. Wheeler State Beach History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
External links
- Roger W. Wheeler State Beach Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
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