East Matunuck State Beach

East Matunuck State Beach is a public recreation area encompassing 144 acres (58 ha) on the shore of Block Island Sound in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.[2] The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, and beach activities.[3]

East Matunuck State Beach
View of East Matunuck beach from the rocky stretch along the beach's western shore.
Location in Rhode Island
LocationSouth Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°22′35″N 71°31′43″W[1]
Area144 acres (58 ha)
Elevation3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
Established1956
Governing bodyRhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
WebsiteEast Matunuck State Beach

History

The state began securing the area through condemnation proceedings beginning in 1956.[3] An additional 36-acre (15 ha) parcel was purchased in 1967.[4] A beach pavilion featuring concessions, bathrooms, changing stalls, and a lifeguard tower was built at a cost of $4.5 million and opened in May 2012.[5]

In the 2020 summer season, all RI state beaches are open 9AM to 6PM [6]

References
  1. "East Matunuck State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "East Matunuck State Beach". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  3. "East Matunuck State Beach History". State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  4. "Land Acquisition/RI Dept. Environmental Management" (PDF). Rhode Island DEM. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  5. "DEM hosts ribbon-cutting for new energy-efficient pavilion at East Matunuck State Beach" (Press release). RI Department of Environmental Management. May 21, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  6. https://riparks.com/beach-passes.php
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