Population: 15,868 Date of Town: 1888 Date of Incorporation: 1901 Total Area: 37.8 square miles www.narragansettri.gov
shops and bed and breakfasts. The North End of Narragansett is largely residential, and also features offices, restaurants and shops and also houses the University of Rhode Island School of Oceanography and Bay Campus. “Nine months out of the year we have 16,000 undergraduates in our neighboring community who frequent our local shops and restaurants,” said Hoxsie. “A normal daily population on any given summer day can reach to up to 60,000 people with residents, seasonal rentals and day commuters... and that’s not bad for business.”
with a new plan in place, narragansett is fostering a healthy, sustainable community while keeping a strong balance for both residents and businesses
What’s next for Narragansett? Current negotiations between Narragansett and Deepwater Wind, LLC for their proposed wind farm off of Block Island could ultimately create hundreds of construction jobs, both temporary and permanent in the area. If the proposal is passed, this will be the first commercial wind farm of its type in the country. “With all that Narragansett has to offer - the environment, coastline, and close-knit community, we truly have all the pieces in place for businesses to succeed.”
Thirteen different buildings and districts in Narragansett are listed on the National Register of Historic Places Central Street Historic District Druidsdream (1844) Dunmere (1883) Earlscourt Historic District Gardencourt (1888) Gladstone Springhouse and Bottling Plant (1899) Greene Inn (1887) Narragansett Baptist Church (1850) Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station (1888) Ocean Road Historic District Point Judith Lighthouse (1857) Towers Historic District The Towers (1883)
Three beaches in Narragansett that are most famous are: Narragansett Town Beach is located in the center of Narragansett, though it charges a fee—whereas other local (state funded), beaches charge for parking only. Unlike state funded beaches, it is self sustaining and is not supported by the tax payers’ money. There is a $10.00 charge to park ($15.00 on the weekends/ holidays) and a daily $6.00 admission fee to enter onto the beach. Scarborough State Beach: The Scarborough Beach Complex comprises two separate areas, the North and South. Each has a pavilion, showers, 75 picnic tables, boardwalk and observation tower. There is a small fee for parking if a spot on nearby streets can not be found. Parking on nearby streets can result in vehicles being towed (especially during the summer months). This beach sits next to a local sewage treatment plant. Roger Wheeler State Beach and Salty Brine State Beach are both located in Point Judith, which is the southern most point of Narragansett. Both beaches are protected by the breakwater that protects the port of Galilee. A new pavilion is set to open in Summer 2010 with a nominal parking fee. * wikipedia.org
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