Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

Scarborough State Beaches
Rhode Island State Park
Country  United States
State  Rhode Island
County Washington
Town Narragansett
Elevation 10 ft (3 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W / 41.38972°N 71.47306°W / 41.38972; -71.47306Coordinates: 41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W / 41.38972°N 71.47306°W / 41.38972; -71.47306 [1]
Area 60 acres (24 ha)
Established 1937
Management Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
Location in Rhode Island
Website: Scarborough State Beaches

Scarborough State Beach is a two-unit Rhode Island state park located at 870 and 970 Ocean Road in the town of Narragansett. It is one of the most frequented beach areas in Rhode Island. The park offers saltwater bathing, picnicking, an observation tower, and boardwalk.[2] The beach was first developed with a pavilion in 1937. Extensive renovations were completed in 1987. There currently is a northern and southern facility at the beach. The southern component was added when the state purchased Olivo's and Lido's beaches.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Scarborough State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Scarborough State Beaches". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Scarborough State Beaches History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
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