East Matunuck State Beach
| East Matunuck State Beach | |
|---|---|
 View of East Matunuck beach from the rocky stretch along the beach's western shore. | |
  Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°22′35″N 71°31′43″W / 41.37639°N 71.52861°W[1] |
| Area | 144 acres (58 ha) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m)[1] |
| Established | 1956 |
| Operator | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | 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] It is open seasonally.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6]
References
- ^ a b "East Matunuck State Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "East Matunuck State Beach". Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "East Matunuck State Beach History". Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Rhode Island State Beaches: Parking Passes". Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Land Acquisition/RI Dept. Environmental Management" (PDF). Rhode Island DEM. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "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.
External links
- East Matunuck State Beach Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation