State Beaches Parking Pass?

after you filled out the form, the bottom of the page said: "Please allow for 7-10 business days for processing and account activation. You will receive an email to the email address you provided with instructions on completing your Pass purchase."

i cant remember waiting that long when ive done this in the past but ive never gotten the pass before beach season started.

U don’t the beaches have plate readers you don’t get a pass anymore for your windshield

Until the season starts (and at the beginning of the season), it seems to be a wait for them to process your application issue. But don't wait for the season to start (it starts this weekend at Scarborough) because it can be a whole cluster trying to get it when you want to go.

Edit: In case you want to go for free, here are when all the beaches start charging for parking, not just the state ones:

https://www.providencejournal.com/in-depth/news/good-news/2023/04/18/when-the-beach-season-begins-in-rhode-island-and-how-to-park-for-free/70109313007/

they have to approve you so you get another email in 7-10 days - or randomly ha - saying your approved - then you log back in and pay. ive done it a few years in a row. its a complicated process and ive always wondered why they cant just make it easier 😂

I print out the email receipt and keep it in my visor just as insurance. Happy beaching 🏖️

What does it cost?

Buy online here: https://beachparkingri.com/

You can also buy in-person at the overflow lot at Scarborough.

It’s insane that we have to pay to access our state beaches