Carry out what you carry in! A daily flex pass gives you access to all eight Rhode Island State beach parking lots and access to the Express Lane at larger parking Home. %PDF-1.7 % There's also public restrooms, outdoor showers, and food and gift concessions. As part of DEM's Beach More, Wait Less initiative, we are working hard to reduce traffic and wait times. Napatree Point: Sandy stretch between the Bay and the ocean. Rhode Island State beaches opened on Monday, June 1. Web2023 Beach Sticker registration will be handled ONLINE, MAIL-IN & DROPBOX only. Any Rhode Islander who already holds a 2019 no-cost disability beach pass may continue to use it for entry into state beach parking lots for the 2020 season. Here's a little about each of Rhode Island's state beaches: Charlestown Breachway (Charlestown) This beach offers beautiful views of Block island Sound and is one of the best salt water fishing spots in South County. DEM understands that this is a unique season and the beach experience will be different. WebWelcome to Easton's Beach. As the easterly extension of Quonochontaug Neck, the beach is a three-mile-long barrier that separates Ninigret Pond from the ocean. Season passes may not be switched between different vehicles. WebFogland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878. Yes, specific documentation is required to obtain a disability pass from RI State Park's headquarters, which is required for fee exemption at our State beaches. A season pass gives you access to all eight Rhode Island State beach parking lots. No lifeguards are on duty, and beach pavilions are closed. The associated litter from smoking is also a threat to children, wildlife and the environment. DEM continues to accept applications for qualified lifeguards for state beach facilities. THE OPEN SEASON FOR AMENITIES AT SCARBOROUGH SOUTH STATE BEACH IS DEPENDENT ON CURRENT SEASONAL STAFFING LEVELS AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. RI's natural habit: RI newbie tries chilling with the seals in Newport for a splash of adventure, Behind the scenes: Walking RI's most scenic shots, from the woods to the shore. Is this the future for the rest of RI? PROVIDENCE The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is encouraging Rhode Islanders to buy season beach passes online or in advance to help ease traffic backups into parking lots and reduce the amount of time beachgoers spend at the entry booths. 2023 LAZ Parking. Visitors can find parking, facilities, rental items and concessions at the Fred Benson TownBeachportion of Crescent. WebBeach Parking. Sales of seasonal passes to Sachuest and Third beaches start online Monday, April 12. This new policy is set and structured to keep beach entrances free from traffic and reduce any confusion or frustration among our patrons and our workers. 12/15/2022: 234 KB Adult Mahjongg Size (Kb): 234 KB Last Updated: 12/15/2022: Gymnastics at Aim High Winter 2023: 3/9/2023: 186 KB Last Updated: 3/9/2023: Home Home; Programs. No, season passes are not sold at beach entrances. J$z{U==!9e$TwW}{{ru6k&h6S~&>)ZQJ,RLIoNE%5F-4"BB~b)])KzHZ_TB}xjleG+hXjh5FYe9Re+#'. All others are required to purchase a Non-Resident pass. By having pre-purchased season passes on the cars when they approach the entrance, traffic will lessen, and you'll get to the beach faster! North Kingstown TownBeach:Family-friendly with gentle surf. Mackerel Cove TownBeach:Family-friendly, laid-back swimming spot. Seasonal beach passes shall be issued on an individual basis, and are non-transferable. Summer is around the corner and, if youre a beach person, its time to start thinking about getting that parking sticker. All others are required to purchase a Non-Resident pass. Effective May 28, passes will be available on a daily basis at the Beach Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Water Brothers:Forced out because the building will be demolished. The beach is located at 254 Great Road. All rights reserved. OPEN DAILY FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. Only one email address can be used per vehicle. Online credit card purchases are charged a 6% transaction charge; the total for a $30 RI resident season pass purchased online is $31.80. Yes, you can go to the Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (on Burnside Avenue, Narragansett) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. o Entrance booths at all state saltwater beaches starting Monday, June 1. 107 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<98F5F46F22DA8E46AFA69C62FB12A8E2>]/Index[64 395]/Info 63 0 R/Length 199/Prev 262787/Root 65 0 R/Size 459/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream East StateBeach:Beautiful, unspoiled barrierbeachwith limited parking. New this year, daily flex passes will be available for purchase online at by mid-June. This beach has a bit for everyone. The foliage is something to behold in the fall. North Kingstown, RI The beach has public restrooms, outdoor showers, wheelchair accessibility and a large parking lot with room for RVs and buses. The costs for a season pass is $70 for Middletown residents, $65 for Middletown seniors 65 and older and $30 for residents with a motorcycle or scooter. Coastal Resources Management DEM is pleased to report that to date, it has sold almost 3,400 season beach passes online or in advance. (401) 789-9301, southkingstownri.com/435/visitors. This will help the registration lines keep moving and beachgoers will have more time to spend on the beach instead of waiting in line at the entrance booth.". Please allow space for the car at the gate space for the reader to recognize the license plate. Passes will not be available at beach entrance booths on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Oakland Beach: Small inlet beach. (401) 625-6710, www.tiverton.ri.gov/boards/recreation.php. As has been the case for several years, Scarborough South will not officially open until Saturday, June 19; lifeguards, beach staff, concessions, and restrooms will be available at that time. Service is expected resume next Monday (5/23) during office hours, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Follow the instructions in the email to finish your pass purchase and then you're ready to head to the beach! All rights reserved. Powered By Revize | Login. For more information on the hike to thebeach, go todem.ri.govand search for Chafee Nature Preserve. Beaches passes can be purchased by visiting the DEM website. DEM advises everyone to follow guidance about COVID-19 from Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health. : Likely legal, but 'kind of gross,' activists say, Ready for a tasty treat: 14 can't-miss clam shacks to satisfy your seafood craving around RI, It's timefor lobster: 7 of the best spots in RI for your lobster-roll fix. "Although the weather forecast for opening weekend is a little iffy, this summer promises plenty of hot, hazy days when families and friends can come to the beach, relax, forget their troubles for a few hours, and enjoy themselves. %%EOF Driving bumper to bumper will cause the system to fault, requiring an attendant to manually enter the plate, and slow the flow of cars. After Memorial Day, it takes up to 24-hours to verify your account. The following beaches are open to the public; fees vary. Here's what's next for the surf shop. No-cost disability passes are available for those who are eligible. Beach parking passes are required to park at state beach lots during operational hours from the opening day in May through September (Labor Day). A 50% discount on daily parking fees and season passes applies for senior citizens 65 years and older. Help reduce traffic delays by buying your season beach parking pass or daily flex pass online. If a senior is not present in the vehicle, the car will be required to pay the day use parking fee. Call 401-667-6200 for more information. For those traveling to the beach without a sticker, daily parking rates will be set at $15 on weekdays and $25 on weekends. The daily beach parking fee for residents is $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays. No, your pass is pass is non-transferable. The Land Trust purchased a Little Compton beach. Eco-friendly pavilion and boardwalk along the water. Who has access to Lloyd's Beach in Little Compton? WebThank you for your interest in our beaches, we look forward to your visit! RI State Parks has worked with our beach parking vendor to launch a website that allows customers to buy online gift certificates, season passes, anddaily flex passes. Both for residents and non-residents, you must be 65 years of age or older. * Parking on East Beach is on a first come first served basis. TIVERTON Town residents will have to pay $10 for a season pass to the towns two beaches this year that were free to them in the past, but they will be rewarded with a roll of pay-as-you-throw town trash bags that retail for $10. Transactions before June 1 may take 7-10 business days to be confirmed following purchase. It takes up to 24 hours during the summer months for the buyer's residency status to be verified to charge the correct fee and for the pass to be validated. By the next morning, contractors send other crews out combing the beaches and parking lots along with tractor rakes cleaning up excess litter and seaweed and smoothing the sand for the new day. The fee for a season pass for residents is $30 and is available for purchase through Labor Day. Seasonal Passes may be Practice social distancing by keeping at least six feet of distance between yourself and others, even when outdoors. Resident. Season beach parking passes allow entry into parking lots at all eight of Rhode Island's state beaches. Blue Shutters TownBeach:Safe and accessible spot that offers facilities, concessions and picnic tables and is great for the whole family. Web2023 Season Pass Registration. The Land Trust purchased a Little Compton beach. Mohegan Bluffs:Secluded swimming spot at the base of the cliffs. A 50% discount on daily parking fees and season passes applies for senior citizens 65 years and older. All DEM properties have a carry-in/carry-out trash policy. A Pay As You Go Pass (formerly called a Daily Flex Pass) allows you to save your payment method in our online system. Moving the sale of beach passes online is an effort to make the process of obtaining a season pass as convenient and efficient as possible. Learn more. Rome Point:Rockybeach, great for seal-watching and sea-glass hunting, in John H. Chafee Nature Preserve. To help reduce the amount of time beachgoers spend at the entry booths, DEM is encouraging Rhode Islanders to buy season and daily flex passes online or in well in advance of their visit. After August 21, this beach will be open weekends-only through September 6. There's limited parking and a half dozen changing rooms. Del Campbell City Park (Buttonwoods Beach): Popular park and beach area with baseball fields, bike paths and facilities. The least developed of the state beaches, with limited parking and a half dozen changing rooms, East Beach is one of RIs spectacular seaside treasures. We highly recommend you plan ahead and purchase your pass BEFORE you plan to go to the beach. Your license plate will be your way into state beach parking lots. Named one of the Top 10 New England Beaches! Web2022 STARTING JUNE 25 Beach passes can be purchased at the Warren Town Beach when beach attendant are on duty or at the Warren town hall *Daily when lifeguards on duty* 514 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885 | Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm | 401-245-7340. Only the following Beach attendants use hand-held devices to scan the front license plate for information and anyone who buys their pass online or before heading to the beach can use express lanes for quick entry. Beachgoers Encouraged to Purchase Parking Passes Online or in Advance Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, Salty Brine, East Matunuck, Charlestown Breachway, East Beach, and Misquamicut state beaches will be open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 6 PM on weekends and holidays, weather permitting. Newport County. $ 7.00. RV parking - outside of designated campground areas at RI State Beach locations - is only available at Scarborough South and Misquamicut State Beach. WebBEACH PARKING-DAILY PASSES . Seniors aged 65 and In-person opportunities to buy season beach parking passes are available at the following locations: o The Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (870 Ocean Road, Narragansett) from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekends and holidays. DEM urges beachgoers to plan ahead and buy their passes earlier in the week if they're going to the beach on the weekend. More information about Beach Parking, including a link to download the 2022 Beach Sticker Application can be found on the Citys website at CityofNewport.com/BeachParking. Passes can be purchased online annually beginning in January. Carry-in/Carry-Out Trash Policy It takes several minutes to purchase a season pass, which adds up to significant delays with thousands of cars on busy summer weekends. DEM asks customers purchasing a season pass in-person at the overflow lot to have their registration information ready to show the attendant to allow for these transactions to occur quickly and efficiently. DEM urges customers purchasing day passes at the entrance booths or customers purchasing a season pass at the overflow lot to have their money and documents ready to show the attendant to allow for these transactions to occur quickly and efficiently. Misquamicut State Beach (Westerly) This beach is a half-mile long and has modern facilities, including a playground, concessions, outdoor showers and shady gazebos. During the beach season, you can purchase a pass at the Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (on Burnside Avenue) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. A gift certificate cannot be used towards the purchase of a daily or pay-as-you-go pass. Web1. The cost of a parking pass online and in-person is the same. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management encourages beachgoers to buy their parking pass online, in advance, to help cut down on traffic at the parking lot. The online purchase option is accessible here. Labor Day is the last day of the season that state beaches will be staffed with lifeguards and rangers and restrooms will be closed and winterized for the season. WEEKEND/HOLIDAY. More than 1 million patrons visit state beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day every year, and the sheer volume of customers during peak season inevitably strains services and creates challenges related to trash management. State officials said the lifeguards at this beach are highly trained and alert. More information about COVID-19 and Rhode Island's response can be found here: WebBarrington Town Beach 87 Bay Rd, Barrington, RI 02806 Bristol County (401) 247-1900 ext. Lung health is important now more than ever. Fax: 401-667-3970 Middletown residents and non-Middletown residents will available to purchase online in April & in person May of 2023. Passes are still available to purchase in-person at the Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (on Burnside Avenue, Narragansett) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM through August 19. Parking, facilities, concessions and surf. Individuals may purchase resident, non-resident, or senior season beach passes online, as well as daily flex passes, which allow for one-day parking. A 50% discount on daily parking fees and season passes applies for senior citizens 65 years and older. "The opening of our beaches is always a favorite time of year. https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/, For outdoor recreation updates, visit http://riparks.com/covid19. NEWPORT, RI Just in time for the unofficial kickoff to summer, beach days are coming back to Rhode Island. RIPTA offers year-round service to a number of popular beaches and a seasonal "Beach Bus" express route to several South County beaches. So, grab your sunscreen and enjoy! Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM or on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) for timely updates. Enjoy freshwater swimming at Olney Pond with a modern beach pavilion that features hot showers, restrooms, and food concessions. The carry-in, carry-out policy asks visitors to take personal responsibility by disposing of their trash responsibly by discarding it in receptacles, if available, or taking it with them. Anyone interested in submitting an application may do so by visiting CityofNewport.com/jobs and downloading the Application for City Employment. We have answers. The additional funds raised from the new fees will be reinvested in DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation and will also increase the amount of revenue provided to the Town of Westerly, which is the host community. All; 3 Adult Facilities. Only the following documents are accepted t, - Automobile registration (registered to Middletown address), - Middletown real estate tax bill, receipt for taxes paid, or name on tax roll, - A valid residential lease for a Middletown property of at least 12 months duration, - Military housing orders & a valid Middletown residential lease, Community Calendar Step-By-Step Guidelines. Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Fogland Beach is a black stone beach on the south side of Fogland Point. This golden sand beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best salt water fishing areas in South County. Get outdoors at a Rhode Island State beach, park, or campground. Webprices, passes & programs. When you purchase your pass online, you will receive an email response within 24-hours of creating your account. Learn more. And for those who plan to buy their parking pass at the beach on weekdays, please have your registration ready to show the beach attendant. However, it does not guarantee admission on high-capacity Parking fees will be in effect from Saturday until Labor Day. Only the following documents are accepted to prove Middletown residency:- Automobile registration (registered to Middletown address)- Middletown real estate tax bill, receipt for taxes paid, or name on tax roll- A valid residential lease for a Middletown property of at least 12 months duration- Military housing orders & a valid Middletown residential leasePlease note that utility bills will not be accepted as proofof residency. Entry is on a first come, first served basis at all locations. Scarborough State Beaches (North and South):Expansivebeachpopular for hiking, sunbathing and picnicking. Easton's Beach. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. A Rhode Island registration is required to qualify for in-state rates. There are changing rooms, showers, picnic benches, a children's playground and pets are allowed. This page last updated on April 13th, 2023. Occupying the former grounds of one of Newport's grandest estates, Brenton Point State Park affords its visitors spectacular ocean views. Conimicut Point Beach: Stony beach with views across the Bay. Please contact RI State Parks Headquarters at 401-667-6200 for questions on how to obtain this pass and to make an appointment. The housing crisis is crippling Block Island. Learn more, 1100 Tower Hill Road All state beaches, except for Scarborough South State Beach, will be open daily starting Saturday, May 28, through Labor Day. Daily confirmation only, season passes are not issued for this program. The 1,000 acre undeveloped property boasts self-guided walking trails, beautiful trees, flowers, plants, and working farm as well. 2023 LAZ Parking. You will be required to pay the day rate, if your pre-paid pass has not been activated. Entry is on a first come, first served basis at all locations. The daily beach parking fee (now known as a flex pass when purchased online) for residents is $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays and $10 weekday and $15 for weekends and holidays at Misquamicut State Beach. One of the state's most popular beaches with over a half mile of beach front, Misquamicut State Beach features a modern pavilion, playground, and shade gazebos. Misquamicut State Beach: Clean, popular beach. From the first class trout fishing, to enjoying a picnic, a short hike, or a cool swim in Peck Pond, to cross-country skiing, Pulaski provides year round enjoyment for all ages. Fees are based solely on the vehicle registration (i.e. The beach is located at 100 Sand Hill Cove Road. Walking RI: 5 best family-friendly hikes around RI for nature lovers. Heres what you need to know: Seasonal beach parking stickers are now on sale at the collections office at City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A season pass is $60 for non-residents. Please be patient and plan for delays. This flex pass is a great option if you are unsure how many times you may be able to visit the beach but would like the opportunity to use the express lanes. Fees are based solely on the vehicle registration (i.e., license plate) of each vehicle entering beach facilities or purchasing a season beach parking pass. A discounted Senior Citizen pass is available to individuals who are 65 or older. Proposed RIPTA bus route in Newport to provide 'equal access to beaches' and beyond. Those who have misplaced their 2019 pass or who are eligible for a new no-cost disability pass may contact the RI State Parks Headquarters at 667-6200 for instructions on how to obtain their pass.
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