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East Matunuck State Beach

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East Matunuck State Beach is a public recreation area encompassing 144 acres (58 ha) on the shore of Block Island Sound in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.[1] The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and beach activities.[2]

History

The state began securing the area through condemnation proceedings beginning in 1956.[2] An additional 36-acre (15 ha) parcel was purchased in 1967.[3] A beach pavilion featuring concessions, bathrooms, changing stalls, and a lifeguard tower was built at a cost of $4.5 million and opened in May 2012.[4]

References

  1. ^ "East Matunuck State Beach". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "East Matunuck State Beach History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  3. ^ "Land Acquisition/RI Dept. Environmental Management" (PDF). Rhode Island DEM. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "DEM hosts ribbon-cutting for new energy-efficient pavilion at East Matunuck State Beach" (Press release). RI Department of Environmental Management. May 21, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
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