Misquamicut State Beach is a seaside public recreation area in the town of
Westerly, Rhode Island.
It occupies a portion of Misquamicut Beach, a
barrier island that extends westward from
Weekapaug to
Watch Hill and separates
Winnapaug Pond from the Atlantic Ocean.
The state beach covers and features a large beach pavilion with multiple public facilities.
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History
A series of hurricanes in 1938
Events
January
* January 1
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, 1944
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 2 – WWII:
** Free French General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny is appointed to command French Army B, part of the Sixth United States Army Group in Nor ...
, and 1954
Events
January
* January 1 – The Soviet Union ceases to demand war reparations from West Germany.
* January 3 – The Italian broadcaster RAI officially begins transmitting.
* January 7 – Georgetown-IBM experiment: The fir ...
laid waste to the Misquamicut beach community, so Governor Dennis J. Roberts
Dennis Joseph Roberts (April 8, 1903 – June 30, 1994) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 63rd Governor of Rhode Island.
Biography
Born in Rhode Island's capital city, Providence, Roberts graduated ...
instigated condemnation proceedings that culminated in the creation of Misquamicut State Beach in 1959.[ The beach's 40-year-old septic system failed in 1992, at which time waterless composting toilets were introduced which allowed the park to stay in operation.][ A beach pavilion was added to the site in 1999 at a cost of $1.5 million,][ named for Westerly native State Senator James J. Federico, Jr. (1946-1997).][ The project was completed with the addition of a 2,700-space paved parking area in 2000.][ Hurricane Sandy blew much of the beach into the parking area in 2012; the state moved some 30,000 cubic yards of sand back onto the shoreline,][ and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed the beach replenishment project in 2015, using an upland sand source.][
During the 2020 summer season, all RI state beaches were open 9AM to 6PM ]
Activities and amenities
The James J. Federico, Jr. State Beach Pavilion includes a bathhouse building with composting toilets, a concession building with gift shop and offices, a lifeguard tower, and shade gazebos.[ The Misquamicut Business Association sponsors various events throughout the year at the state beach and other locations.][
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References
External links
Misquamicut State Beach
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation
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State parks of Rhode Island
Westerly, Rhode Island
Beaches of Rhode Island
Beaches of Washington County, Rhode Island
Protected areas established in 1959
Protected areas of Washington County, Rhode Island
1959 establishments in Rhode Island