State Park · Rhode Island, United States
East Matunuck State Beach
East Matunuck State Beach is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 144 acres (58 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 144 acres (58 ha) |
| Coordinates | 41.3778° N, 71.5264° W |
| Managed by | Rhode Island state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About East Matunuck State Beach
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. The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and beach activities. It is open seasonally. At the east end of the beach lies the small village of Jerusalem. Jutting out from the beach is the stone breakwater that protects Point Judith Pond and harbor. It was built in 1914.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Open seasonally
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | South Kingstown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of South Kingstown |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 24.6 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 71.4 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 73.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is East Matunuck State Beach?
East Matunuck State Beach is in Rhode Island, United States (41.3778° N, 71.5264° W).
How big is East Matunuck State Beach?
East Matunuck State Beach covers 144 acres (58 ha).
When is the best time to visit East Matunuck State Beach?
Open seasonally.
How do I get to East Matunuck State Beach?
The nearest town is South Kingstown, Rhode Island. located in the town of South Kingstown.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Rhode_Island_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Rhode Island state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Matunuck_State_Beach — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).