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Roger W. Wheeler State Beach

100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
401-789-3563
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Ranked #5 of 10 attractions in Narragansett
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming
Description: Named for the developer of the state life-saving system, this beach features a new bathhouse and playground.
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East Providence, Rhode Island
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Sand Hill Cove”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

This is a great family beach. There are picnic tables and a playground area plus it is a great beach to walk. You can go down to Galilee and watch the boats come in. This is a good beach for children because the waves are minimal however if you are looking for surfing or riding the waves, this isn't the... More

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Near Boston, MA
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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“A Great Beach for Families”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

I took my son (age 10) and a friend to Roger Wheeler State Beach for an impromtu day trip. The beach has changed, for the better, since it was known as Sand Hill Cove. I remembered the beach as being rather pebble-y during my last visit (over five years ago)and I was delighted to disover that the beach now has... More

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Trumbull, CT
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“We go every summer with the young kids”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011
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When we first found this place, it was called Sand Hill Cove. More recently they have changed the name to "Roger Wheeler State Park". I'm not sure how or why we found this place originally, we were in Rhode Island and just wandering around with the kids looking for a decent beach to stop and swim at. We found this... More

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States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great Beach for Families but be careful for the rocks on feet while in the water”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2008
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We went to the Roger Wheeler State Beach today and had a very nice time. There was plenty of parking and space on the beach. It was peaceful very friendly families all around us. The bathhouse was clean but don't forget to bring your change if you go use the hot showers. My only complaint was the rocks on my... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Kids Beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2008
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Great beach for kids. The waves are much smaller than other beaches in Narragansett as it is protected by a peninsula. More

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“Great for kids”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2007
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Nice clean beach. Great for kids... More

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