Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

Scarborough State Beaches
Map showing the location of Scarborough State Beaches
Map showing the location of Scarborough State Beaches
Location in Rhode Island
LocationNarragansett, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W / 41.38972°N 71.47306°W / 41.38972; -71.47306[1]
Area60 acres (24 ha)[2]
Elevation10 ft (3.0 m)[1]
Established1937
AdministratorRhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
WebsiteScarborough North State Beach
Historic postcard image of Scarborough Beach

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 and is open seasonally.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b "Scarborough State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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