State Park · Rhode Island, United States
Scarborough State Beaches
Scarborough State Beaches is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 30.0 acres (12.1 ha).
State Park · Rhode Island, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 30.0 acres (12.1 ha) |
| Coordinates | 41.3897° N, 71.4731° 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 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 comprises two units located at 870 and 970 Ocean Road. The units offer saltwater bathing, picnicking, observation tower, and boardwalk and are open seasonally. The stone ruins of part of the Windswept Estate mansion also reside by the beach. The State Government purchased the ruins in an effort to preserve them and save them from demolition.
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 | Narragansett, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Narragansett |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 23.3 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 71.3 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 73.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Scarborough State Beaches?
Scarborough State Beaches is in Rhode Island, United States (41.3897° N, 71.4731° W).
How big is Scarborough State Beaches?
Scarborough State Beaches covers 30.0 acres (12.1 ha).
When is the best time to visit Scarborough State Beaches?
Open seasonally.
How do I get to Scarborough State Beaches?
The nearest town is Narragansett, Rhode Island. located in the town of Narragansett.
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/Scarborough_Beach_(Rhode_Island) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).