{"id":19504,"date":"2020-12-12T19:43:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T00:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=19504"},"modified":"2025-01-28T11:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T16:49:23","slug":"parks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/destinations\/activities\/parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Aroostook County<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.go-maine.com\/Community-Park-Houlton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Community Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><em>128 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730 |\u00a0<span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 532-7111\">(207) 532-7111<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Baseball fields, disc golf, a playground, and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houlton-maine.com\/departments\/parks-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Houlton Parks &amp; Recreation Department\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>128 Main St, Houlton, Maine 04730 | (207) 532-1310<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>With tennis and basketball courts, the Houlton Rec Department can also answer questions regarding Houlton parks and activities!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2018\/10\/03\/news\/community\/119-year-old-statue-honors-civil-war-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Monument Park<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>Main St, Houlton, ME 04730<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Containing a civil war statue that is over a hundred years old!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thecounty.me\/2010\/05\/25\/houlton-pioneer-times\/houltons-boy-with-the-leaking-boot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierce Park<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>10 Lee Ct, Houlton, ME 04730<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Home of the Boy and the Boot!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakesofmaine.org\/lake-overview.html?m=1602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Portage Lake Public Beach &amp; Playground<\/strong> <\/a><em><em>W Rd, Portage Lake, ME 04768<\/em><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Popular public beach located near the center of town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fortfairfield.org\/explore-the-crown-of-maine\/town-facilities\/riverside-pavilion-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riverside Pavilion and Park<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>49 Limestone Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 | (207) 472-3800<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This park is a great picnic spot because of its scenic location on the Aroostook River, covered picnic tables, charcoal grills, and adjacent playground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Downeast Maine<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/fort-george-park-castine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Castine Baseball Fields<\/strong><\/a> <em>Wadsworth Cove Rd, Castine, ME 04421<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Castine Baseball Fields are located within Fort George Park, which was once Fort George. A fun little side activity if you want to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Castinetennisclub\/?pageid=619882175055765&amp;ftentidentifier=1089486528095325&amp;padding=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Castine Tennis Court<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0<em>200 Battle Ave, Castine, ME 04421 | <span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 326-9548\">(207) 326-9548<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Part of Castine Golf Club, the Castine Tennis Courts are open to the public and allow people of all ages to enjoy the wonderful sport of tennis. Lessons are available if you book ahead of time and are held between the middle of June and Labor Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/me\/blue-hill\/horton-emerson-park?to=place.ChIJ_VNqgm2MrkwR5IIc5NxCuw8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Horton Emerson Park <\/strong><\/a><em><span class=\"LrzXr\">Water St, Blue Hill, ME 04614<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Featuring a sculpture by Japanese artist Nitoshi Tanaka, this &#8220;pocket park&#8221; was designed to add more green space to the center of Blue Hill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/downeastcoastalconservancy.org\/dcc-trails\/middle-river-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machias River Park<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<em>2 Kilton Ln, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 255-4500<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This property was used for centuries by settlers for salt hay production and raising cattle. In 2013, it was developed into a public space with over 2 miles of hiking trails and a wide variety of habitat perspectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildblueberryland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wild Blueberry Land<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em><span class=\"LrzXr\">1067 US-1, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 | (207) 483-3884<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Farmer and chef have teamed up and created the wonderful Wild Blueberry Land in 2001! Dell and Marie Emerson have built up quite the destination here in Columbia Falls, offering a unique architectural marvel and a blueberry museum and shop that features delicious blueberry sweets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Western Maine<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiltonmaine.org\/area-attractions\/bass-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bass Park<\/strong><\/a> <em>36 Lake Rd, Wilton, ME 04294<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This public playground and park are great places to stretch your legs and get some sunshine! The park has a great view of Wilson Lake, and hosts live music events in the summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zaubee.com\/biz\/bradley-park-9cu3rw61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bradley Park <\/strong><\/a><em>479 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This lovely park is located downtown in Fryeburg and hosts free concerts in the summer. Stop here for some fresh air or a picnic! The historic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marion_Parsons_House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marion Parsons House<\/a><\/strong> is also located just across the street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wiltonmaine.org\/kineowatha-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kineowatha Park<\/strong><\/a> <em>14 Shea St, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 645-4825<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This public park, maintained by the Town of Wilton, is an excellent place for a family picnic, with its public beach on Wilson Lake, sports fields, cookout area, playground, and walking trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainebyfoot.com\/lake-pennesseewassee-park-norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lake Pennesseewassee Park<\/strong><\/a> <em>Rte 118, Norway, ME 04286<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This public park, maintained by the Town of Norway, offers a beach and boat launch, volleyball and basketball courts, and a great playground and picnic area right alongside Lake Pennesseewassee!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/maggie-s-nature-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maggie&#8217;s Nature Park<\/strong><\/a> <em>290 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, ME 04255<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This 3.2-mile trail network offers an easy-to-moderate forested hike with several beautiful scenic viewpoints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mclaughlingarden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>McLaughlin Garden &amp; Homestead<\/strong><\/a> <em>97 Main St, South Paris, ME 04281 | (207) 743-8820<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historic garden is one of Maine&#8217;s most beloved public gardens. For over 80 years, the garden has offered a quiet place to visit and appreciate a wide variety of interesting native and imported plants and flowers. Nowadays, the garden also offers events, classes, and plant sales, which are not-to-be-missed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mexico Rec Park <\/strong><em>Mexico, ME 04257<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This spacious town park offers grilling sites and access to the Swift River. Stop here for the perfect family picnic spot!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jay-maine.org\/pine-island.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pine Island Park<\/strong><\/a> <em>Riley Rd, Jay, ME 04239<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This park is located on the lovely Pine Island in the middle of the Androscoggin River. The park offers short trails with great river views, a boat put-in, and a picnic area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.world-of-waterfalls.com\/waterfalls\/eastern-us-snow-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Snow Falls Gorge<\/strong><\/a> <em>91 ME-26, West Paris, ME 04289<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This roadside rest area offers views of a beautiful waterfall and a small hiking trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stateparks.com\/maine_parks_and_recreation_destinations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here is a list of Maine state parks and national wildlife refuges<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/destinations\/activities\/\">Back to Activities Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aroostook County Community Park\u00a0128 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730 |\u00a0(207) 532-7111 Baseball fields, disc golf, a playground, and much more! 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