Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)
| Scarborough State Beaches | |
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.jpg) Historic postcard image of Scarborough Beach | |
  Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | Narragansett, Washington, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W / 41.38972°N 71.47306°W[1] |
| Area | 60 acres (24 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m)[1] |
| Established | 1937 |
| Governing body | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| 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
- ^ a b "Scarborough State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "Scarborough State Beaches History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Scarborough State Beaches". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Land Acquisition/RI Dept. Environmental Management" (PDF). Rhode Island DEM. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
External links
- Scarborough State Beaches Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation