Beaches & Parks

1 Stonewall Lane,
York, ME 03909
Phone: 207-363-4422
Latitude: 43.1540315
Longitude: -70.6573969

Fort Foster: Visit Fort Foster, once a fortress manned during World War II, and now owned and operated by the town as a public recreation and beach facility. The park offers views of Whaleback Light, Portsmouth Harbor Light, and Fort Constitution. Fort Foster is located on Pocahontas Road in Kittery, Maine. Click here for information about Fort Foster or call 207-439-3800.

Fort McClary: Explore Fort McClary State Park located on Route 103 in Kittery, Maine. Click here for more information about Fort McClary.

Fort Constitution: Originally named Fort William and Mary, Fort Constitution holds an important place in United States history. In December 1774 colonists surrounded the British fort and seized light cannon and barrels of gun powder. Many consider the attack to be the first overt act of the Revolution, and it is thought that some of the supplies were used in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Fort Constitution includes Portsmouth Harbor Light. Click here for more information about Fort Constitution.

Vaughan Woods: Go for a hike at Vaughan Woods State Park located on Old Fields Road in South Berwick, Maine. Click here for more information about Vaughan Woods.

York:

Harbor Beach - Sheltered, sandy beach nestled against rocky shoreline. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Limited parking, handicap accessible, walking trails, lifeguards, restrooms, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Long Sands Beach - There are 1.5 miles of family-friendly sandy beach. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Metered parking & private lots, handicap accessible, surfing allowed in designated areas, no shade, lifeguards, restrooms, raft & umbrella rentals, shops & food within walking distance, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Short Sands Beach - Family-friendly sandy beach with large metered parking area & private lots, restrooms, outside showers, and playground & basketball courts. Limited shade. Summer evening concerts. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Handicap accessible, lifeguards, shops & food within walking distance, benches along boardwalk, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Passaconaway Beach (Cape Neddick Beach) - Very small beach as low tide exposes sandbar & tidal pools. Very limited parking, no facilities, and no shade. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Click here for information about the animal restrictions on the public beaches in the town of York, look at page 5 of 7.

Kittery:

Beach at Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine. Entrance fee, parking, dog/pets allowed at certain times, handicap accessible, walking trails, restrooms, playground, and picnic area. Available for group functions. Open 7 days a week, hours vary. Click here for information about Fort Foster or call 207-439-3800.

Eliot:

There is a public boat launch in Eliot, Maine on the Piscataqua River. The Boat Basin is sometimes referred to as "Dead Duck Landing" by locals. Click here for information about the Eliot Boat Basin.

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