RIDEM announces Scarborough South State Beach to open

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the opening of another state beach for Father’s Day weekend.

Officials said the Scarborough South State Beach in Narragansett will be open daily starting Sat. June 17, through Aug. 20, with lifeguards, beach staff, concessions and restrooms available.

After Aug. 20, the beach will be open weekends only through Labor Day, Sept. 4., the department said.

The DEM is also encouraging beach-goers to buy their state beach parking passes at least a few days before their planned visit to the beach.

Beach passes can be purchased by visiting the Department of Environmental Management webpage.