Scarborough State Beach is a public recreation area fronting the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The state park occupies comprising two units located at 870 and 970 Ocean Road. The beach offers saltwater bathing, picnicking, observation tower, and boardwalk and is open seasonally.

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. Extensive renovations were completed in 1987.

Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

References

External links

Scarborough North State Beach Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation

Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)

State parks of Rhode Island

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Beaches of Rhode Island

Beaches of Washington County, Rhode Island

Protected areas of Washington County, Rhode Island

Protected areas established in 1937

1937 establishments in Rhode Island

Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)