[CREDIT: RI Parks.com/DEM] RIDOH has recommended Scarborough Beaches closed. Water quality analysis at local beaches is conducted by the State Health Laboratory or a state certified laboratory. The information is used to determine a closed beaches.

State Beach Facilities Close Tuesday

By: Rob Borkowski on September 5, 2022 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Labor Day, is the last day that state beach facilities, restrooms, and concession stands will be open and staffed with lifeguards, rangers, and restroom attendants. The […]

Tropic Storm Isaias Pushes Lifeguard Tests Back

By: Rob Borkowski on August 4, 2020 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has canceled lifeguard certification testing scheduled for today and Wednesday, Aug. 5 due to the dangerous rip currents expected […]

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Coverage to Oakland Beach

By: Rob Borkowski on August 19, 2016 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office has announced that while Conimicut Point Beach and City Park Beach are open to the public, no lifeguards will be stationed at either beach for […]