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The first day of summer isn't until June 21, but that doesn't mean beach season has to wait.
Starting on Saturday, May 11, four state beaches in South County will open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, East Matunuck and Misquamicut State beaches will be open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from May 11 until Memorial Day to accommodate early beach-goers and advance season pass sales.
The rest of the state beaches will open on a daily basis starting Memorial Day. Season passes will be available for at Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, East Matunuck and Misquamicut State beaches on weekends only beginning May 11.
The daily beach parking fee for Rhode Island residents is $10 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. The non-resident beach parking fee is $20 on weekdays and $28 on weekends and holidays. The fee for a season pass is $60 for Rhode Island residents and $120 for non-residents.
Resident senior citizens aged 65 and older will continue to enjoy half-price rates on daily beach parking fees at $5 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays. The senior beach parking fee for non-residents is $10 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. Season passes are $30 for resident seniors and $60 for non-resident seniors.
