Narragansett Pier offers rich history, picturesque beaches
Anne Marie McLaughlin, News Editor
Issue date: 4/19/02 Section: Campus
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April 19, 2002-
Whether you're welcomed to Narragansett Pier by the wooden Indian monument and a row of quaint bed and breakfasts, or your first vision of the inviting coastline of Narragansett Beach, the neighborhood's charm is obvious.
Characterized by a postcard-like backdrop of dark blue ocean crashing against the well- known sea wall and dotted with restaurants, shops, parks and a movie theater, the Narragansett Pier section of South County can only be described as a gem in the region's crown. Combine that with the neighborhood's rich history and you have discovered a truly special spot.
The area considered Narragansett Pier goes from the ocean to as far north as the stretch of Ocean Road that runs from the Dunes Club just past Hazard Rock, a favorite spot to relax for University of Rhode Island students and South County residents.
Unlike its "down-the-line" counterparts of Scarborough and Bonnet Shores, Narragansett Pier is more of a melting pot of residents- a mix of young and old, families and singles, students and professionals. According to Joseph Robenhymer, owner/broker of Ann O'Brien Realty, the pier area does not have as many student residents as other regions, but the company does rent about 100 student homes in the neighborhood.
Narragansett is a family town, but there still isn't a street you can go down without students living there, said Ted Wright, Executive Director of the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce. Despite problems that arise between students and residents, Wright said the student presence is a positive thing because they fill the houses and jobs.
Brendan Bjorness-Murano, a URI senior, lives with friends in the heart of the Pier.
"I like the pier over the rest of Narragansett because it is near the water, the movie theater, Pier Market and Crazy Burger," he said, referring to a popular neighborhood restaurant.
Lesley Fillow and Sage Stevens, housemates who live within walking distance of the beach, say their location is a huge perk.
Whether you're welcomed to Narragansett Pier by the wooden Indian monument and a row of quaint bed and breakfasts, or your first vision of the inviting coastline of Narragansett Beach, the neighborhood's charm is obvious.
Characterized by a postcard-like backdrop of dark blue ocean crashing against the well- known sea wall and dotted with restaurants, shops, parks and a movie theater, the Narragansett Pier section of South County can only be described as a gem in the region's crown. Combine that with the neighborhood's rich history and you have discovered a truly special spot.
The area considered Narragansett Pier goes from the ocean to as far north as the stretch of Ocean Road that runs from the Dunes Club just past Hazard Rock, a favorite spot to relax for University of Rhode Island students and South County residents.
Unlike its "down-the-line" counterparts of Scarborough and Bonnet Shores, Narragansett Pier is more of a melting pot of residents- a mix of young and old, families and singles, students and professionals. According to Joseph Robenhymer, owner/broker of Ann O'Brien Realty, the pier area does not have as many student residents as other regions, but the company does rent about 100 student homes in the neighborhood.
Narragansett is a family town, but there still isn't a street you can go down without students living there, said Ted Wright, Executive Director of the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce. Despite problems that arise between students and residents, Wright said the student presence is a positive thing because they fill the houses and jobs.
Brendan Bjorness-Murano, a URI senior, lives with friends in the heart of the Pier.
"I like the pier over the rest of Narragansett because it is near the water, the movie theater, Pier Market and Crazy Burger," he said, referring to a popular neighborhood restaurant.
Lesley Fillow and Sage Stevens, housemates who live within walking distance of the beach, say their location is a huge perk.
