The Dunes Club facts for kids
Quick facts for kids |
|
|
The Dunes Club
|
|
.jpg)
1940s postcard view
|
|
 Location in Rhode Island
Location in the United States
|
|
| Location | 137 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Area | 28 acres (11 ha) |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Murchison, Kenneth M.; Cope, Thomas Pym |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 15000243 |
| Added to NRHP | May 18, 2015 |
The Dunes Club is a special, private beach club. It is located at 137 Boston Neck Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The club covers about 28 acres of land. It sits right on Narragansett Bay, with the Pettaquamscutt River to its north.
History of The Dunes Club
The main building at The Dunes Club is a large clubhouse. It was designed in the Colonial Revival style. This means it looks like old American colonial homes. The clubhouse was built in 1939.
The club had an earlier clubhouse built in 1928-1929. But a very strong storm, the New England Hurricane of 1938, washed it away. Only the club's gatehouse survived that big storm. The club also has tennis courts and small changing rooms called cabanas.
The Dunes Club was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. This means it is an important historical place.
In 2016, a car crashed into the gatehouse. The club manager and his family were inside. Luckily, no one was hurt. The gatehouse had a lot of damage from the crash and water.
What You Can Find at The Dunes Club
.jpg)
The Dunes Club has many things for its members to enjoy.
- Main Clubhouse: This large building has a gift shop. It also has a formal dining room with a stage. There is an indoor and outdoor bar. A tea room is used for smaller events. You can also find a casual restaurant with outdoor seating. Restrooms, kitchens, and staff offices are here too.
- Outdoor Areas: From the clubhouse, you can get to a casual snack bar. It sells lunch foods and ice cream. There is another outdoor snack bar and a deck. The club has a swimming pool and a separate children's pool. There are also two outdoor bars.
- Beach Services: Closer to the beach are the member bathhouses. These are small places where members can store their beach chairs and umbrellas. Staff members help carry these items for members.
- First Aid and Kids' Camp: Near the beach, there is a first aid center. Medical supplies are kept there. There is also a children's camp. It is a day camp for kids aged 4 and older.
- Cabanas: Closer to Narrow River are the member cabanas. These are small rooms with porches. They have chairs and tables for relaxing and eating. Members can also store chairs, umbrellas, and surfboards here. Staff at the cabana stations help members. They also offer a special daily menu for cabana users.
- Tennis Courts: The club has four clay tennis courts. It also has four asphalt tennis courts. Next to the asphalt courts is a pro shop. It sells tennis rackets, balls, and other gear. Tennis teachers offer lessons and camps for children during the summer.
