Wallis Sands State Park, State beach and park in Rye, United States.
Description
Wallis Sands State Park is a coastal park covering about 30 acres of sandy shore along the Atlantic Ocean. The beach includes designated swimming areas, shower facilities, and views across the water toward a group of small rocky islands.
History
The site began as a United States Life-Saving Station in the 1800s and became a state park in 1964. This shift marked a change from maritime rescue operations to recreational use of the coastal area.
Culture
The beach serves as a popular gathering place where local families and visitors experience coastal life throughout the year. People come here to swim, walk along the shore, and enjoy the open views toward distant rocky islands.
Practical
The park has ample parking, a bathhouse with changing facilities, and a snack shop on site. Arriving early is recommended during warm months when the beach gets busy with swimmers and sunbathers.
Did you know?
In 2010, parts of a lion's mane jellyfish washed ashore and caused stings to many swimmers in a single day. This rare event showed how ocean currents sometimes bring unusual sea creatures to the beach.
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