Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

Scarborough State Beaches
Rhode Island State Park
Historic postcard image of Scarborough Beach
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) [2]
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 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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 "Scarborough State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 1 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.
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