If you come in person, a window sticker will be provided and must be applied to the upper left-hand corner of the rear window. Yes, specific documentation is required to obtain a disability pass from RI State Park's headquarters, which is required for fee exemption at our State beaches. As a statewide transit agency, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) works to balance the service needs of urban and business centers with residents desire to access recreation sites. middletownri.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1080. Season passes are non-refundable. Current passes will expire June 30, 2023. Passes also will be on sale at the Eastons Beach office located under the snack bar on weekends beginning April 23 until May 22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Suite 116, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879-1900 Newport beach bus:Proposed RIPTA bus route in Newport to provide 'equal access to beaches' and beyond. The parking area at the end of Moonstone Beach Road provides access to a barrier beach and three coastal ponds. Please be advised: due to staffing constraints, there will be no disability beach parking passes issued this week (5/16-5/20) at the RI State Parks Headquarters in North Kingstown. RI Department of Environmental Management closes their East Beach Sand Trail when the 30 vehicle limit has been reached. Forced out because the building will be demolished. You can purchase a gift certificate towards a RI State Season Beach Pass anytime - even during the off season. * OPEN DAILY FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. You must be driving and be eligible for the 60% income level indicated on the card. For the purpose of this section "person with a disability shall mean an individual who has a physical or mental impairment and is receiving: [A] Social Security disability (SSDI), [B] Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI) or Veterans benefits and who shall be determined under applicable federal law by the Federal Department of Veteran's Affairs to be 100% disabled through a service connected injury. Guided bird-watching tours are available throughout the year. Patrons must purchase a new pass each year. Your vehicle's license plate is your credential into the lot. You can only wander the beach in its entirely between September 16 and March 31. Beach entrances use license plate recognition technology that scans the license plates of prepaid customers vehicles and operates gate entrances. Demands by the property owner eventually became troublesome and at the end of the 1992 season both parties voluntarily opted out of the lease agreement. Season beach parking passes may be purchased online anytime or in-person at specific times at the overflow lot in Narragansett. Give the gift of beach parking! Know the law and know your rights and have copies with you at all times if you try it. A CRMC Beach Vehicle Permit does not guarantee access anywhere; it only ensures that vehicles which have such a permit can safely travel off road. Lung health is important now more than ever. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. NENA dissolved at the end of 1996 and became a part of our group at Pilgrim Naturists of New England in Boston at the beginning of 1997. Why Regulate Vehicular Traffic on Beaches and Barrier Beaches? Go to www.beachparkingri.com to create an online state beach pass account and choose a Daily Flex Pass. It's away from the crowds of Narragansett Town Beach and East Matunuck State Beach and provides an entirely different atmosphere than those more touristy locations. RV parking - outside of designated campground areas at RI State Beach locations - is only available at Scarborough South and Misquamicut State Beach. Non Resident for Blue Shutters only - $120 Non Resident Senior for Blue Shutters only - $60 Cottage Pass - $450 Daily Fees: Charlestown Beach: weekdays- $20, weekends and holidays- $40 Daily Fees: Blue Shutters: weekdays- $20, weekends and holidays- $40 Park & Recreation Ordinance, including beach policies Cottage Pass Request Form Rhode Island barrier beaches, their associated sand dunes, wetlands and salt ponds are limited and valuable natural resources in need of protection and careful management. Season beach parking passes allow entry into parking lots at all eight of Rhode Island's state beaches. Seasonal beach passes for residentsandnon-residentsare available to purchase online at middletownri.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1080. Just go towww.beachparkingri.comto purchase a resident, non-resident, or senior season beach at any time and follow the instructions. No, your pass is pass is non-transferable. Please call us with questions at 401-667-6200. *OPEN DAILY THE SATURDAY BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. * Parking on East Beach is on a first come first served basis. 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Heres what you need to know: Seasonal beach parking stickers are now on sale at the collections office at City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: Programs: 401-348-2652 Beach Parking Passes: April 1 401-348-2784. Unfortunately, each season pass is required to be registered to only one vehicle. On the other hand, the presence of the Vanilla Bean right next door is a huge advantage - excellent for that post-beach ice cream. Department Directory | Privacy Policy | SiteMap | 2023 City of Providence. facebook icon. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The only exception to this regulation is military personnel who are stationed in Rhode Island and provide proof or permanent duty papers. South Kingstown. Weve renamed daily passes to Daily Flex Passes because they work differently from previous years. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. The associated litter from smoking is also a threat to children, wildlife and the environment. IF YOU PLAN TO PAY WITH CASH OR CREDIT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD READY AS YOU PULL UP TO THE ATTENDANT TO HELP KEEP TRAFFIC MOVING. Here's why it's legal. Go to www.beachparkingri.com to create an online state beach pass account and choose a Daily Flex Pass. We've renamed daily passes to Daily Flex Passes because they work differently from previous years. Use of the municipal parking lots at the above shall be governed in accordancewith the rules and regulations set forth by the Parks andRecreationCommission and the Charlestown Town Council. A season pass gives you access to all eight Rhode Island State beach parking lots. Gift Certificates may be redeemed on weekdays for a season beach pass only. Carry out what you carry in! Passes are available only at RI State Parks Headquarters located at 1100 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown from Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You must provide a copy of your orders and drive and own the vehicle. It takes several minutes to purchase a season pass, which adds up to significant delays with thousands of cars on busy summer weekends. Your pass is tied to a specific vehicle. Vehicle access to the Salt Pond is prohibited. Or you can purchase your pass online. The cost of a parking pass online and in-person is the same. Parking Lot Status Moonstone Beach sits between the Green Hill and Matunuck neighborhoods in South Kingstown, so it's a pretty central location. We highly recommend you plan ahead and purchase your pass BEFORE you plan to go to the beach. Drive behind the dunes on the East Beach Sand Trail crossing over to the beach on designated access points. . Fees are based solely on the vehicle registration (i.e. Summer is around the corner and, if youre a beach person, its time to start thinking about getting that parking sticker. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. in-person at specific times in Narragansett, public comment hearing on the proposed changes on April 26, 2021, fee changes at Misquamicut State Beach here, http://www.crmc.ri.gov/offroadvehicles.html, Accessibility, data, and privacy policies. Listed below are the 2022 fees, approved by the Town Council, upon the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. State Agencies (A-Z), 2023 The foliage is something to behold in the fall. *Please Note: Once youve finished completing your online Beach Vehicle/4x4 Permit application, the CRMC will contact you to make an appointment to visit CRMC offices for your Beach Vehicle/4x4 Permit sticker. 62. No, the vehicle must be registered in Rhode Island. Daily: M-F $6; $10 at Misquamicut Route 66 (URI/Galilee): provides access to South County Beaches seven days a week with trips that depart Kennedy Plaza hourly with stops along the greater Providence area and in East Greenwich, Wickford, North Kingstown and South Kingstown. The additional funds raised from the new fees will be reinvested in DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation and will also increase the amount of revenue provided to the Town of Westerly, which is the host community. The costs for a season pass is $70 for Middletown residents, $65 for Middletown seniors 65 and older and $30 for residents with a motorcycle or scooter. Daily figures were kept by NENA and overcrowding was never the case. Fax: 401-667-3970 It takes several minutes to purchase a season pass, which adds up to significant delays with thousands of cars on busy summer weekends. Learn more about the fee changes at Misquamicut State Beach here. Moonstone Beach Description The parking area at the end of Moonstone Beach Road provides access to a barrier beach and three coastal ponds: Mud Pond (adjacent to the parking area), Card's Pond (about 0.25 miles east along the beach) and Trustom Pond (about 0.5 miles west along the beach). Lung health is important now more than ever. Frequently Asked Questions. To help navigate to the water, some locations also offer beach-accessible wheelchairs, walkers, and access mats designed to help people with limited mobility access the beachfront. Guest passes cost $25 and can be used up to five (5) times per month and are available to resident permit holders only. Until this point in time it was considered necessary for a property owner to complain. The judge also ruled that any person could be a complainant to invoke this statute. Scarborough North and A daily pass allows you entry into one beach parking lot for the day. Or you can purchase your pass online. 4x4 Pass Starting Monday, April 5, 2021, seasonal beach parking passes for South Kingstown residents can be pre-purchased on-line click Here. The season beach passes available online atwww.beachparkingri.com are for state beaches only. Moonstone Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879 South County Nestled in the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge's 2-miles of coastline is Moonstone Beach. No, not at this time. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is now processing all Beach Vehicle Permits/Trail passes ONLINE: http://www.crmc.ri.gov/offroadvehicles.html. There is no public property that is available for ATV use in the State of Rhode Island. The associated litter from smoking is also a threat to children, wildlife and the environment. The daily beach parking fee for residents is $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays. For non-residents, the costs are $100, $60 for seniors and $20 for motorcycles and mopeds. Season beach parking passes allow entry into parking lots at all eight of Rhode Island's state beaches. South, and We have answers. Currently there are two exceptions to this: on Block Island beaches and then only in accordance with the Town of New Shoreham regulations; and, at the RIDEM owned and operated East Beach Sand Trail in Charlestown in accordance with RIDEM regulations. Below is a summary of RIPTA routes that offer access to some of Rhode Islands beaches. RI State Parks has worked with our beach parking vendor to launch a website that allows customers to buy online gift certificates, season passes, anddaily flex passes. 2022-2023 season will be available on June 1, 2022. You'll need a parking pass to leave your vehicle in this spot between May 1 and September 15. Police, frequently in plain clothes, often came to the beach to see if they could observe such behaviors. Passes are still available to purchase in-person at the Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (on Burnside Avenue) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Follow the instructions in the email to finish your pass purchase and then you're ready to head to the beach! ***OPEN DAILY FROM FATHERS DAY WEEKEND IN JUNE. You'll find countless beaches when living in South County, Rhode Island, as the area is known for its sandy waterfront expanses. At about 1980, the Audubon Society concluded that it could not afford to continue to support the property. Beach entrances use license plate recognition technology that scans the license platess of prepaid customers vehicles and operates gate entrances. Learn more about the fee changes at Misquamicut State Beach here. A discounted Senior Citizen pass is available to individuals who are 65 or older. This is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,278 sqft property. Bird walks are frequently led at the refuge by volunteers, refuge staff, and regional Audubon Societies for the public. Since then we have served the skinnydipping community through out New England. Stay tuned for updates about online beach pass purchasing for 2023! NENA continued to warn users about this as best they could but outdated Naturist publications and other listings continued to send people to this location only to face legal problems. You will be required to pay the day rate, if your pre-paid pass has not been activated. 4872. See all things to do. North Kingstown, RI Beaches and Sand Trails of Southern Rhode Island Regulations and Information Pamphlet. Moonstone Beach was a tourist attraction in the beach community of Redondo Beach, California from the late 1880s to the early 1920s. This area is popular with photographers because it's so rustic and natural, and activities like beachcombing, hiking, bird watching, and fishing are also prevalent. While beach passes are required to park at the beach during the season, Newport residents with Residential Parking decals are able to park for free during the shoulder seasons which run from May 1-27 and Sept. 6 to Oct. 31. ONLINE OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION PAPER-BASED OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION, Address: owing to its location along the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, and due to the prolific abundance of wigeon grass (Ruppia maritima), various pondweeds (Potamogeton spp. You'll save your payment method in your account and will only be charged the daily rate when you enter state beach parking lots. You must provide a current vehicle registration along with the appropriate fee. Smoke free spaces are key when protecting your lungs. We are working hard to reduce traffic and wait times. The tiny Ocean State is home to an astounding 400+ miles of coastline. Vehicles are prohibited on dunes or within 75 feet of the dune crest except on trails marked expressly for vehicle use. The parking fee of $20 for non-residents is steep though in comparison to the $12 for the state beach. At about the same time the USFWS became frustrated over some people who were still hiking nude in front of the bird fences at Card and Trustom ponds. A parking pass is tied to the specific vehicle. Narragansett/South Kingstown Flex Zone: provides service to Narragansett and Salty Brine beaches. This pond is one of the most significant migratory waterfowl concentration sites of New England. Once you reach the sand, you can wander east to Cards Pond or west to Trustom Pond, both of which are fantastic places to look for wildlife or simply enjoy the views of the Atlantic Ocean. Also listed below is the link to download the request form for a Cottage Pass(if doing by mail). Discounts available for residents and seniors, visit to learn more. for a number of generations. vehicle shall mean any street legal equipment, motorized or non-motorized, properly registered for over the road travel. There will be signs and possibly ropes in place to keep you away from nesting areas. These beaches include: Charlestown Breachway, East Beach, East Matunuck, Misquamicut, Roger Wheeler, Scarborough North and South, and Salty Brine. For the purpose of this section "person with a disability shall mean an individual who has a physical or mental impairment and is receiving: [A] Social Security disability (SSDI), [B] Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI) or Veterans benefits and who shall be determined under applicable federal law by the Federal Department of Veteran's Affairs to be 100% disabled through a service connected injury. Because shore access was a right in that state, they needed another way to prevent nude access to this area. It's also worth noting that you can't bring pets to the beach at any time, and you must stay off the dunes because of the wildlife that could be living in those protected spaces. The costs for a season pass is $70 for Middletown residents, $65 for Middletown seniors 65 and older and $30 for residents with a motorcycle or scooter. In fact, the area is home to over 300 bird species, including herons, egrets, killdeers, and sandpipers. On the other hand, all the parking lots and entry to the beach becomes free after . Print/PDF map. Length 1.8 miElevation gain 26 ftRoute type Out & back. By having pre-purchased season passes on the cars when they approach the entrance, traffic will lessen, and you'll get to the beach faster! Passes can be purchased online annually beginning in January. However, a season pass does allow multiple entries in a single day. The USFWS did back down on this technical point and signs banning nudity were removed and nudity continued unabated. Please note that if you are signing up a second vehicle, you will need to use a DIFFERENT email address. Effective May 28, passes will be available on a daily basis at the Beach Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Water Brothers:Forced out because the building will be demolished. However, it does not guarantee admission on high-capacity days or provide preference over other passes. Therefore purchasing a Beach Vehicle Permit does not guarantee access to the East Beach Sand Trail. Formerly owned by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, this quiet beach is a destination for bird-watchers. In-person, preseason saledates will be announced in early May, and seasonal beach passes will be soldduring the beach season at the gazebo, weather permitting. A 50% discount on daily parking fees and season passes applies for senior citizens 65 years and older. INFORMATION FOR 2022 PASSES: View Factsheet, All state beaches with pavilions are equipped with ramps that allow access from the parking area up to the pavilion and down to the beach. Purchase season and daily parking passes to all 8 RI State beaches using secure forms. RI Department of Environmental Management closes their East Beach Sand Trail when the 30 vehicle limit has been reached. Patrons must purchase a new pass each year. Misquamicut in Westerly, Patrons must purchase a new pass each year. The mailing addressfor theTown Clerk's Office is4540 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813, Non Resident for Blue Shutters only - $120, Non Resident Senior for Blue Shutters only - $60, Daily Fees: Charlestown Beach: weekdays- $20, weekends and holidays- $40, Daily Fees: Blue Shutters: weekdays- $20, weekends and holidays- $40, Click here to visit RI DEM's web site on state facilities, Official Website of Charlestown, Rhode Island All Rights Reserved, 4540 South County Trail, Charlestown RI 02813, Town Hall Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, RI Shoreline Change Special Area Management Plan, Park & Recreation Ordinance, including beach policies. 700 Allens Avenue Residents may register for a permit at Traffic Engineering or the Municipal Court. Beach passes are available for both South Kingstown residents and non-residents. It does not allow you to visit multiple locations in a single day for the same cost. The company - which manages more than a million parking spaces across the country for clients including California State Parks and Beaches and TF Green Airport - is using better technology to speed up entrance booths, expand online purchasing options, and track revenue in real time to ensure that fees are being collected accurately. During the beach season, you can purchase a pass at the Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (on Burnside Avenue) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Misquamicut, The vehicle must be registered in Rhode Island. Hunting in Newport County:Duck hunters near Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge created a buzz. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, however it is subject to change. Print/PDF map. Providence RI 02905 We are working hard to reduce traffic and wait times. During the off-season RI State Beaches gates are open and it is free to park. Gift Certificatesmay be redeemed on weekdays for a season beach pass only. Head out on this 1.8-mile out-and-back trail near Wakefield, Rhode Island. This new policy is set and structured to keep beach entrances free from traffic and reduce any confusion or frustration among our patrons and our workers. All rights reserved. Job Listings. Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, CA. 7. This hidden gem is worth a visit, though, as it features incredible views over Block Island Sound and provides access to Trustom Pond and its wildlife refuge, too. If you are at a state beach and concerned about active smoking activity, report it to a Park Ranger or the Beach Manager located at the beach pavilion. The entry to the East Beach Sand Trail is limited to 30 vehicles at a time. Barrier beaches shield the biologically productive and valuable salt ponds, wetlands and frequently low lying mainland behind the barrier beach from the ravages of coastal storms by absorbing and dissipating the energy of storm driven waves. Salty Brine in Narragansett. The USFWS indeed took over the land at that time and immediately tried to ban nude bathing but the users formed NENA and challenged the USFWS on grounds that there were no laws that prevented nude use of federally controlled lands. If youd like more than one season pass, you will have to purchase each additional pass individually. Moonstone Beach South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02879 Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge webpage . Learn more. "Gorgeous, almost secluded beach with a wildlife/bird preserve and lots of rounded." Beach in South Kingstown, RI Applications are available at the Neighborhood Guild only. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Staff Directory Report a Concern - Contact PVD 311 . Full view. Please call us with questions at 401-667-6200. Moonstone Beach. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) in 1980 thus avoiding the perceived hostile take over by nude beach goers. Beach attendants use hand-held devices to scan the front license plate for information and anyone who buys their pass online or before heading to the beach can use express lanes for quick entry. State Law 32-1-18: No entrance fee shall be charged to any person who is sixty-five years of age or older and who is eligible to participate in the RI Pharmaceutical Assistance to the elderly program. Rhode Island (RI) Washington County. IF YOU PLAN TO PAY WITH CASH OR CREDIT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD READY AS YOU PULL UP TO THE ATTENDANT TO HELP KEEP TRAFFIC MOVING. Once purchased, you can use the Express Lanes at larger state beaches that use license plate recognition technology to scan the license plates of prepaid customers' vehicles and operate gate entrances. There is a boardwalk running the entire length of the cliff . Route 14 (West Bay): provides regular, year-round service Monday through Saturday from Kennedy Plaza to Narragansett Beach. A 6% convenience fee is charged on online purchases to offset the cost of the system. If the pass does not match the state registration status of the vehicle, the pass will be voided, and the occupants will be required to pay the day use parking fee. No, season passes are not sold at beach entrances. If you apply online, once your application has been fully approved, your license plate will be used by enforcement officers to verify that you have a permit. At about the same time some people continued to try and use the former leased area near Roy Carpenter's Beach only to be cited for nudity or tresspass - some paying high fines and being required to appear in court. Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill 2,792 388 ft$$ - $$$ American Bar Seafood Sandy's Deli & Bakery 328 0.9 mi$ Quick Bites American Cafe See all Attractions 50 within 6 miles Moonstone Drive 777 343 ftScenic Drives Fiscalini Ranch Preserve 400 0.8 miHiking Trails Leffingwell Landing 92 0.5 miState Parks See what other travelers are saying Note To prevent traffic back ups on busy days, in person sales are not available when the overflow lot is being used for beach parking. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. Therefore purchasing a Beach Vehicle Permit does not guarantee access to the East Beach Sand Trail. We ask for your participation in helping to keep our beaches clean, healthy, and smoke-free. Learn more about the fees at Misquamicut State Beach. license plate) of each vehicle entering beach facilities. All Rhode Island-registered vehicles will be subject to resident parking rates; non-Rhode Island plates will be subject to non-resident rates. More information about Beach Parking, including a link to download the 2022 Beach Sticker Application can be found on the Citys website at CityofNewport.com/BeachParking. Daily Flex Passes (previously called daily passes) are also available online. Online credit card purchases are charged a 6% transaction charge; the total for a $30 RI resident season pass purchased online is $31.80. You must have a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and a Barrier Beach Pass to gain access. Passes are still available to purchase in-person at the Scarborough State Beach overflow lot located across the street from Scarborough State Beach (on Burnside Avenue) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.