2027 Beach Fee Increases Under Consideration
Summary
Beach policies passed with transferable walk-on passes doubled to ten per household — a compromise after council members noted roughly $200,000 in lost revenue since non-resident passes were eliminated in 2018. A work session with the Recreation Advisory Board is planned for the future.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
More pass sales could recoup part of the roughly $200,000 lost since non-resident passes ended.
Residents wanting passes for visiting family and out-of-town friends.
None identified; some members still favor revisiting non-resident pass policy.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Narragansett Town Council - Oct 8, 2026
Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Kershaw was scheduled to present on beach operations, policies and fees, setting the stage for the 2027 season. Beach fees and policies affect nearly every resident and visitor who uses Narragansett's shoreline.
Recreation Advisory Board - Sep 14, 2026
The board is weighing higher beach parking and daily pass fees for 2027 after the 2025 audit. They want surrounding-town comparisons before advising the next Town Council.
Narragansett Town Council - Mar 16, 2026
Beach policies passed with transferable walk-on passes doubled to ten per household — a compromise after council members noted roughly $200,000 in lost revenue since non-resident passes were eliminated in 2018. A work session with the Recreation Advisory Board is planned for the future.
Recreation Advisory Board - Feb 9, 2026
Fees at the Narragansett Beach facility are rising 20% this year, on top of salary increases, to cover sand replenishment, dune grass and other operating costs. The board wants clearer accounting for big capital projects within the beach's $5.4 million enterprise fund.
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