RI state beaches charging on Mothers Day

[Mr. Sandman]

If you don't like it...don't go, do somethine else. They are not forcing you to pay for something you don't use, only something you do use.

I agree it is expensive but at least this way it will keep the riff-raft away.

I think what bothers me more is when you buy a beach pass then they close the beach because of birds for the bulk of the season... I don't mind paying for some degree of exclusivity but then not to have access, that sucks.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

If you don't like it...don't go, do somethine else. They are not forcing you to pay for something you don't use, only something you do use.

I agree it is expensive but at least this way it will keep the riff-raft away.

if this was a business I would agree, but its not, its state land and water access. state and fed tax dollars are used for preservation of the waterfront. This is gouging people to use what is rightfully theirs. Private beach is a different story
they raised the fee in RI last year and the beaches were still mobbed so I guess it doesnt matter.

[Piscator]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

if this was a business I would agree, but its not, its state land and water access. state and fed tax dollars are used for preservation of the waterfront. This is gouging people to use what is rightfully theirs. Private beach is a different story
they raised the fee in RI last year and the beaches were still mobbed so I guess it doesnt matter.

got me thinking about fishing licenses. Who knows what a fresh / salt water license will cost in 10-15 years. We might see similar fees……….

[FishermanTim]

It's definitely "Pay to Play", and if you don't like their rules (which change as frequently as the tides) then tough luck!!!

It never ceases to amaze me that the state (pick whatever on you want) will cry "Poor me!" with their P&R budget and then impose stiff fees for residents and non-residents, and complain when the tourist don't flock to their state like their "budget anaylyst" TOLD them they would!

In otherwords, you get what you paid for, regardless of how the people in power got there.

I stopped going to the beaches when they started making me pay to park.
Figure that by sticking us with one more fee, they have made my decision to avoid those beaches/parks for me, and consequently have saved me thousands of dollars that I might have spent there.

To that I say "Thanks" and good riddance!!


Just my $0.02

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

you get what you paid for,
Just my $0.02

Where do you live that you feel like you are getting what you pay for? Can I move there?

I can pay the fee, no problem. Some others, including some state residents, cannot. The beach isn't just for those who have disposable income. Roger Wheeler State Beach belongs to all of the citizens of Rhode Island, not just the ones who have disposable income.

I bought a state pass. I don't like getting charged in the middle of May, particularly when the showers weren't turned on yet.