Scarborough Beach (Rhode Island)
State beach in Washington County, Rhode Island
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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] The stone ruins of part of the Windswept Estate mansion also reside by the beach. The State Government purchased the ruins in an effort to preserve them and save them from demolition.
LocationNarragansett, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W[1]
Area60 acres (24 ha)[2]
Elevation10 ft (3.0 m)[1]
| Scarborough State Beaches | |
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  Location within Rhode Island | |
| Location | Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°23′23″N 71°28′23″W[1] |
| Area | 60 acres (24 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m)[1] |
| Established | 1937 |
| Administrator | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Scarborough North State Beach |
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