Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, & Misquamicut State Beaches to Open This Weekend

Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, & Misquamicut State Beaches to Open This Weekend

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, and Misquamicut state beaches will be open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from now until Memorial Day.

“Accessibility to outdoor recreation venues where families and friends can relax and share special times is part of DEM’s mission. Although this weekend’s weather forecast is iffy, we’re glad to open three popular state beaches early so that Rhode Islanders can get outside and enjoy themselves when crowds are light,”  said DEM Director Janet Coit.

State beaches will officially be open daily from Saturday, May 25 – the traditional start of the summer outdoor recreation season – until Labor Day. 

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Fees for 2019 Season

The fee structure for the 2019 season will remain the same as last year.

The daily beach parking fee for residents is $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays.

The fee for a season pass for residents is $30. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. 

A season pass is $60 for non-residents. 

A 50% discount on daily parking fees and season passes applies for senior citizens 65 years and older. 

Season beach passes will only be available for purchase at entrance booths on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Tuesday, May 28. 

Although season passes will be sold at beach entrance booths at Misquamicut, Roger Wheeler, and Scarborough North this weekend, passes will not be available at entrances on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays starting on Saturday, May 25.