Photo: Charlestown Breachway State Beach and Campground. M. Stultz Summer is a magical time in Rhode Island. Our beautiful waters and abundant fisheries, sandy beaches, and historic parks are a big reason why. This year marks the 35th Bay Day celebration, and will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The day includes free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches and RIPTA service to South County beaches. The public is also invited to fish in Rhode Island saltwaters without a saltwater fishing license from Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29. Learn more about Governor's Bay Day Upcoming Events Jul 31 Share Your Feedback on Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area 151 Pulaski Road, Chepachet 11:00am 1:00pm Aug 2 Free ‘Skin Check’ Screenings Location: Scarborough State Beach North, Narragansett 1:00pm 3:00pm Aug 6 Share Your Feedback on Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Scarborough North State Beach 970 Ocean Road, Narragansett 11:00am 1:00pm 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. Take the SCORP Outdoor Survey Rhode Islanders, share your feedback on outdoor recreation in our state and enter for a chance to win a 2025 RI State Beach Season Pass! Press Releases All press releases RI Mosquito Report: State Announces First Positive Finding of WNV in RI this Year; Reminds Public to use Personal Precautions Friday, July 26, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 28 as the 35th Annual Governor's Bay Day Thursday, July 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Poi ... Read article Aquatic Weed Treatment Scheduled at Meshanticut Lake in Cranston for Thursday, July 25 Tuesday, July 23, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that Meshanticut Pond in ... 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
Jul 31 Share Your Feedback on Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area 151 Pulaski Road, Chepachet 11:00am 1:00pm
Aug 2 Free ‘Skin Check’ Screenings Location: Scarborough State Beach North, Narragansett 1:00pm 3:00pm
Aug 6 Share Your Feedback on Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Scarborough North State Beach 970 Ocean Road, Narragansett 11:00am 1:00pm
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces First Positive Finding of WNV in RI this Year; Reminds Public to use Personal Precautions Friday, July 26, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 28 as the 35th Annual Governor's Bay Day Thursday, July 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Poi ... Read article
Aquatic Weed Treatment Scheduled at Meshanticut Lake in Cranston for Thursday, July 25 Tuesday, July 23, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that Meshanticut Pond in ... Read article