250-RICR-100-00-3
250-RICR-100-00-3. User Fees at State Beaches, Parks, and Recreational Areas (version Amendment, 07/01/2016 to 10/29/2016)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Division of Parks and Recreation
USER FEES AT STATE BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATIONAL
AREAS
July 1, 2016
AUTHORITY: These fees are adopted pursuant to Chapters 42-17.1-9.1 and 42-35 of the
Rhode Island General Laws of 1956, as amended.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
ROBERT PAQUETTE, CHIEF
USER FEES AT STATE BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
GINA RAIMONDO – GOVERNOR
ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
JANET L. COIT, DIRECTOR
PARKS AND RECREATION
Fee Schedule
BEACH PARKING – WEEKDAY RATE (Per Vehicle)
[Propark Only Accepts Cash Or Credit For Daily Parking Fees And Season Beach Passes]
Resident
$6.00*F
Non-Resident
$12.00*F
Resident Senior *C
$3.00*F
Non-Resident Senior *C
$6.00*F
Bus
$40.00
BEACH PARKING – WEEKEND/HOLIDAY RATE (Per Vehicle)
[Propark Only Accepts Cash Or Credit For Daily Parking Fees And Season Beach Passes]
Resident
$7.00*F
Non-Resident
$14.00*F
Senior Resident *C
$ 3.50*F
Senior Non-Resident *C
$7.00*F
Bus
$40.00
BEACH PARKING – SEASON RATE (Per Vehicle)
[Propark Only Accepts Cash Or Credit For Daily Parking Fees And Season Beach Passes]
Resident
$ 30.00*F,*G
Non-Resident
$60.00*F,*G
Resident Senior *C
$ 15.00*F,*G
Non-Resident Senior *C
$30.00*F,*G
Bus
$ 40.00
CAMPING – DAILY RATE (RESIDENTS)
Tent (No Hookups)
Per Site
$14.00*A
Water, Electric & Trailer
Per Site
$18.00*A
Water, Electric, Sewer & Trailer
Per Site
$20.00*A
Visitors Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 2.00
Second Car Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 4.00*A
Septic Dump Station
Per Vehicle
Non-Camper
$ 5.00
Primitive Cabin (No Water/Electric)
Per Site
Sleeps (4)
$35.00*E
Showers
As Metered *E
APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 15 AND SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 the Department may offer an
incentive program to entice additional use of the campgrounds. Example: Stay one night, second night free. *E
CAMPING – DAILY RATE (NON-RESIDENTS)
Tent (No Hookups)
Per Site
$20.00*A
Water, Electric & Trailer
Per Site
$25.00*A
Water, Electric, Sewer & Trailer
Per Site
$35.00*A
Visitors Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 2.00
Second Car Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 6.00*A
Septic Dump Station
Per Vehicle
Non-Camper
$ 5.00
Primitive Cabin (No Water/Electric)
Per Site
Sleeps (4)
$35.00*E
Showers
As Metered*E
APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 15 AND SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 the Department may offer an
incentive program to entice additional use of the campgrounds. Example: Stay one night, second night free. *E
PARK FEES – ALL LOCATIONS
Banquet Table
Per Table
All Users
All Locations
$ 10.00*E
Chapel (3 Hours)
(3) Hours
All Users
Colt Park
$ 15.00
Equestrian Area
Per Day
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 15.00
Equestrian Area
Per Season
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 50.00
Field (Open)
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 8.00
Field (Little League)
Per Season
All Users
Lincoln Woods
$ 25.00
Field (Various Recreation Uses)
Daily/Per Game/Field
17 Yrs. & Over
Fort Adams
$ 25.00
Field (Soccer/Rugby) *Max 10 Games
Season
Under 17 Yrs. of Age
Fort Adams
$ 35.00
Field (Soccer/Rugby) *Over 10 Games
Daily/Per Game/Field
Under 17 Yrs. of Age
Fort Adams
$ 5.00
Golf
Weekday
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 12.00*A
Golf
Weekday
65 & Older
Goddard Park
$ 6.00*C
Golf
Weekday
12 Yrs. & Under
Goddard Park
$ 6.00*F
Golf
Weekend
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 14.00*A
Golf
Weekend
65 & Older
Goddard Park
$ 7.00*C
Golf
Weekend
12 Yrs. & Under
Goddard Park
$ 7.00*F
Mule Barn
Per Day
All Users
Fort Adams
$200.00
Overnight Parking
Per Day
Resident
Fort Adams
$ 3.00
Overnight Parking
Per Day
Non-Resident
Fort Adams
$ 6.00
Overnight Parking
Per Season
Resident
Fort Adams
$ 35.00
Overnight Parking
Per Season
Non-Resident
Fort Adams
$ 70.00
Performing Arts Center
Per Day
All Users
Goddard Park
$250.00*E
Picnic Tables
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 2.00
L1 Shelter
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 50.00*E
L2 Shelter
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 75.00*E
L3 Shelter
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$100.00*E
Showers
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
As Metered*E
*L1 Shelters Include: 6 Picnic Tables w/ Rental
*L2 Shelters Include: 6 Picnic Tables & Play Field w/ Rental
*L3 Shelters Include: 15 Picnic Tables w/ Rental
SENIOR CITIZENS
• Parks & Beaches (Per Vehicle):
o ½ of the established entrance fee *C
o Driver must be 65 years old or older
o Must show license and be the driver
• Golf Course (Nine Holes):
o ½ of the established and posted rate *C
o Player must be 65 years old or older
o Proper identification is required
• Waiver of Entrance Fee at State Parks, Beaches and Golf at Goddard State Park:
o No fee shall be charged to any person 65 years or older who is eligible to
participate in the R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.
o Cardholder must provide “RIPAE Card, Driver’s License and must be driving the
vehicle.” *C
DISABLED VISITORS TO STATE PARKS AND BEACHES
• No fee shall be charged any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles
transporting a non-driver with a disability at any recreational facility owned and operated by
the state, provided, however, proper identification is presented as prescribed by the
Department of Environmental Management.
WAIVER OF USER FEES
• The Director of the Department of Environmental Management, with the approval of the
Governor, may, from time to time, waive user fees at state beaches and state parks on any
legal holiday recognized by the State of Rhode Island.
RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT FEES
• For the purposes of administering these fees, resident and non-resident vehicle fees shall
be based solely upon the state of vehicle registration.
o Vehicle shall mean any street legal equipment, motorized or non-motorized,
properly registered for over the road travel. *D
FOOTNOTES:
*A - Note that these fees revised in April, 2002.
*B - Note that the Park Entrance fees were eliminated in July of 1998 (Budget Article 8, Fiscal Year 1999).
*C - Note that senior fees were revised in July 1993 (Budget Article 14, Fiscal Year 1994).
*D- Note that this provision was adopted as an amendment in May of 2005.
*E - Note fees amended and added on December 26, 2010.
*F - Note fees amended and added in 2011.
*G - Purchasers of season passes between May 14, 2016 and June 30, 2016 shall be eligible to receive a credit
for the difference between the amount of the July 1, 2016 fee and the amount originally paid. Said credits may
be applied against the purchase of a season pass in 2017.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The foregoing "User Fees at State Beaches, Parks, and Recreational Areas" are hereby adopted and
filed with the Secretary of State on this _________ day of _______________, 2016 to become
effective on the 1st day of July, 2016, in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 42-17.1-9.1, 32-
2, 42-35, 42-17.1, 42-17.6 of the General Laws of Rhode Island of 1956, as amended.
__________________________________
Janet L. Coit, Director
Department of Environmental Management
Notice Given on: N/A
Public Hearing held: N/A
Filing Date: _______________
Effective Date: 7/1/2016
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Division of Parks and Recreation
USER FEES AT STATE BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATIONAL
AREAS
July 1, 2016
AUTHORITY: These fees are adopted pursuant to Chapters 42-17.1-9.1 and 42-35 of the
Rhode Island General Laws of 1956, as amended.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
ROBERT PAQUETTE, CHIEF
USER FEES AT STATE BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
GINA RAIMONDO – GOVERNOR
ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
JANET L. COIT, DIRECTOR
PARKS AND RECREATION
Fee Schedule
BEACH PARKING – WEEKDAY RATE (Per Vehicle)
[Propark Only Accepts Cash Or Credit For Daily Parking Fees And Season Beach Passes]
Resident
$10 $6.00*F
Non-Resident
$20 $12.00*F
Resident Senior *C
$5 $3.00*F
Non-Resident Senior *C
$10 $6.00*F
Bus
$40.00
BEACH PARKING – WEEKEND/HOLIDAY RATE (Per Vehicle)
[Propark Only Accepts Cash Or Credit For Daily Parking Fees And Season Beach Passes]
Resident
$14 $7.00*F
Non-Resident
$28 $14.00*F
Senior Resident *C
$7 $3.50*F
Senior Non-Resident *C
$14 $7.00*F
Bus
$40.00
BEACH PARKING – SEASON RATE (Per Vehicle)
[Propark Only Accepts Cash Or Credit For Daily Parking Fees And Season Beach Passes]
Resident
$60 $30.00*F, *G
Non-Resident
$120 $60.00*F, *G
Resident Senior *C
$30 $15.00*F, *G
Non-Resident Senior *C
$60 $30.00*F, *G
Bus
$ 40.00
CAMPING – DAILY RATE (RESIDENTS)
Tent (No Hookups)
Per Site
$14.00*A
Water, Electric & Trailer
Per Site
$18.00*A
Water, Electric, Sewer & Trailer
Per Site
$20.00*A
Visitors Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 2.00
Second Car Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 4.00*A
Septic Dump Station
Per Vehicle
Non-Camper
$ 5.00
Primitive Cabin (No Water/Electric)
Per Site
Sleeps (4)
$35.00*E
Showers
As Metered *E
APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 15 AND SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 the Department may offer an
incentive program to entice additional use of the campgrounds. Example: Stay one night, second night free. *E
CAMPING – DAILY RATE (NON-RESIDENTS)
Tent (No Hookups)
Per Site
$20.00*A
Water, Electric & Trailer
Per Site
$25.00*A
Water, Electric, Sewer & Trailer
Per Site
$35.00*A
Visitors Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 2.00
Second Car Pass
Per Vehicle
$ 6.00*A
Septic Dump Station
Per Vehicle
Non-Camper
$ 5.00
Primitive Cabin (No Water/Electric)
Per Site
Sleeps (4)
$35.00*E
Showers
As Metered*E
APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 15 AND SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 the Department may offer an
incentive program to entice additional use of the campgrounds. Example: Stay one night, second night free. *E
PARK FEES – ALL LOCATIONS
Banquet Table
Per Table
All Users
All Locations
$ 10.00*E
Chapel (3 Hours)
(3) Hours
All Users
Colt Park
$ 15.00
Equestrian Area
Per Day
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 15.00
Equestrian Area
Per Season
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 50.00
Field (Open)
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 8.00
Field (Little League)
Per Season
All Users
Lincoln Woods
$ 25.00
Field (Various Recreation Uses)
Daily/Per Game/Field
17 Yrs. & Over
Fort Adams
$ 25.00
Field (Soccer/Rugby) *Max 10 Games
Season
Under 17 Yrs. of Age
Fort Adams
$ 35.00
Field (Soccer/Rugby) *Over 10 Games
Daily/Per Game/Field
Under 17 Yrs. of Age
Fort Adams
$ 5.00
Golf
Weekday
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 12.00*A
Golf
Weekday
65 & Older
Goddard Park
$ 6.00*C
Golf
Weekday
12 Yrs. & Under
Goddard Park
$ 6.00*F
Golf
Weekend
All Users
Goddard Park
$ 14.00*A
Golf
Weekend
65 & Older
Goddard Park
$ 7.00*C
Golf
Weekend
12 Yrs. & Under
Goddard Park
$ 7.00*F
Mule Barn
Per Day
All Users
Fort Adams
$200.00
Overnight Parking
Per Day
Resident
Fort Adams
$ 3.00
Overnight Parking
Per Day
Non-Resident
Fort Adams
$ 6.00
Overnight Parking
Per Season
Resident
Fort Adams
$ 35.00
Overnight Parking
Per Season
Non-Resident
Fort Adams
$ 70.00
Performing Arts Center
Per Day
All Users
Goddard Park
$250.00*E
Picnic Tables
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 2.00
L1 Shelter
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 50.00*E
L2 Shelter
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$ 75.00*E
L3 Shelter
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
$100.00*E
Showers
Per Day
All Users
All Locations
As Metered*E
*L1 Shelters Include: 6 Picnic Tables w/ Rental
*L2 Shelters Include: 6 Picnic Tables & Play Field w/ Rental
*L3 Shelters Include: 15 Picnic Tables w/ Rental
SENIOR CITIZENS
• Parks & Beaches (Per Vehicle):
o ½ of the established entrance fee *C
o Driver must be 65 years old or older
o Must show license and be the driver
• Golf Course (Nine Holes):
o ½ of the established and posted rate *C
o Player must be 65 years old or older
o Proper identification is required
• Waiver of Entrance Fee at State Parks, Beaches and Golf at Goddard State Park:
o No fee shall be charged to any person 65 years or older who is eligible to
participate in the R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.
o Cardholder must provide “RIPAE Card, Driver’s License and must be driving the
vehicle.” *C
DISABLED VISITORS TO STATE PARKS AND BEACHES
• No fee shall be charged any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles
transporting a non-driver with a disability at any recreational facility owned and operated by
the state, provided, however, proper identification is presented as prescribed by the
Department of Environmental Management.
WAIVER OF USER FEES
• The Director of the Department of Environmental Management, with the approval of the
Governor, may, from time to time, waive user fees at state beaches and state parks on any
legal holiday recognized by the State of Rhode Island.
RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT FEES
• For the purposes of administering these fees, resident and non-resident vehicle fees shall
be based solely upon the state of vehicle registration.
o Vehicle shall mean any street legal equipment, motorized or non-motorized,
properly registered for over the road travel. *D
FOOTNOTES:
*A - Note that these fees revised in April, 2002.
*B - Note that the Park Entrance fees were eliminated in July of 1998 (Budget Article 8, Fiscal Year 1999).
*C - Note that senior fees were revised in July 1993 (Budget Article 14, Fiscal Year 1994).
*D- Note that this provision was adopted as an amendment in May of 2005.
*E - Note fees amended and added on December 26, 2010.
*F - Note fees amended and added in 2011.
*G - Purchasers of season passes between May 14, 2016 and June 30, 2016 shall be eligible to receive a credit
for the difference between the amount of the July 1, 2016 fee and the amount originally paid. Said credits may be
applied against the purchase of a season pass in 2017.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The foregoing "User Fees at State Beaches, Parks, and Recreational Areas" are hereby adopted and
filed with the Secretary of State on this _________ day of _______________, 2016 to become
effective on the 1st day of July, 2016, in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 42-17.1-9.1, 32-
2, 42-35, 42-17.1, 42-17.6 of the General Laws of Rhode Island of 1956, as amended.
__________________________________
Janet L. Coit, Director
Department of Environmental Management
Notice Given on: N/A
Public Hearing held: N/A
Filing Date: _______________
Effective Date: 7/1/2016