Photo: East Matunuck State Beach, South Kingstown. A. Grandchamp RI Beach Season is here! We're excited to welcome you back to our world-class state beaches. Get ahead of the rush and get your season parking pass BEFORE you head to the beach. It can take time for your pass to be approved, so start the process now at https://beachparkingri.com Looking to spend your summer outdoors? Join our team of seasonal workers as a lifeguard, park ranger, naturalist, or behind the scenes in a clerical or facility operations role and help ensure an enjoyable experience for Rhode Islanders and other visitors to our world-class beaches and parks. Learn more and apply. Upcoming Events Jun 6 Full Moon Horseshoe Crab Tagging with Park Naturalists at Roger Wheeler State Beach (event full) Location: Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett 6:30pm 8:15pm Jun 8 Surf State Lifeguard Certification Testing Location: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett 9:00am 1:00pm Jun 11 Surf State Lifeguard Certification Testing Location: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett 12:00pm 5:00pm Latest News Get the latest updates for your Rhode Island state beaches, parks & campgrounds. Latest news Get the latest press releases, operational updates, and other information related to state parks, beaches & campgrounds. Hosting an event at a State Park? Schools, municipalities, companies, and other large groups planning trips to RI State Beaches must apply for a Special Use Permit at least 30 days in advance. Carry in, Carry out Keeping our natural places clean is up to all of us! Show your love for RI's network of parks, campgrounds, and beaches by doing your part to keep them clean. Do you have what it takes? Learn about lifeguard training opportunities, certification requirements, and testing dates. Press Releases All press releases Summer Outdoor Fun: Learn Something New with DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife Wednesday, May 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – This summer, have some fun in the sun by attending an educational program with the Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW)! ... Read article DEM's Seasonal Bay Line is Open Allowing Constituents to Report Problems Associated with Narragansett Bay Tuesday, May 28, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line has opened and will remain open until Oct. ... Read article DEM Announces That Seasonal Shellfish Area Closures Take Effect on Saturday, May 25 Friday, May 24, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 25, and will remain ... Read article All press releases RI State Beaches Now is the perfect time to buy your 2024 state beach season parking pass. STATE BEACH PARKING PASSES Find location by category The DEM Division of Parks manages over 8,200 acres of land, including parks, beaches, campgrounds, bike paths, historic sites, picnic areas, trails, athletic fields, dams, fishing access, and boat ramps. Beach Campgrounds Parks Latest Air Quality Forecast
Jun 6 Full Moon Horseshoe Crab Tagging with Park Naturalists at Roger Wheeler State Beach (event full) Location: Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett 6:30pm 8:15pm
Jun 8 Surf State Lifeguard Certification Testing Location: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett 9:00am 1:00pm
Jun 11 Surf State Lifeguard Certification Testing Location: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett 12:00pm 5:00pm
Summer Outdoor Fun: Learn Something New with DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife Wednesday, May 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – This summer, have some fun in the sun by attending an educational program with the Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW)! ... Read article
DEM's Seasonal Bay Line is Open Allowing Constituents to Report Problems Associated with Narragansett Bay Tuesday, May 28, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line has opened and will remain open until Oct. ... Read article
DEM Announces That Seasonal Shellfish Area Closures Take Effect on Saturday, May 25 Friday, May 24, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 25, and will remain ... Read article