Misquamicut State Beach Fees To Rise Under McKee Budget: Westerly

WESTERLY, RI —Visitors to Misquamicut State Beach will probably pay more to park under the state budget proposal unveiled Thursday by Gov. Dan McKee. The numbers are still tentative, but under the plan, a resident weekend pass could go from $7 to $15 and a non-resident pass from $14 to $30.

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The goal is to raise about $420,000 so the state park system can fund repairs and new maintenance positions.

Rhode Island voters recently approved a $74 million green issue that would improve state parks, beaches, and campgrounds. As part of the plan, new facilities could go up at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Scarborough State Beach, Colt State Park, and at other park and beach locations.

McKee's budget plan would also raise parking fees at Narragansett State Beach to help raise money to maintain and improve state park, beach, and recreation facilities.