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Playgrounds and beaches provide children an opportunity to have fun, make friends, get exercise and be physically challenged. From building sand castles to swimming, the fun and benefits of time spent at the
beach are endless. There are playgrounds and beaches scattered throughout the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Area for your enjoyment. And while you are at it, pack your picnic basket, grab a blanket and
rediscover the boundless joy of eating in the great outdoors. Keep it simple and remember not to litter.
While you are at the beach, remember that we all love clean water. It only takes one boater to do immeasurable damage to our vulnerable ponds and lakes. Invasive water plants, such as milfoil, are spread by boats, which pick them up at one infested lake and carry them to another. Boat wash stations are available at some boat launch sites in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Area. And Courtesy Inspectors are often on hand to help inspect boats for plants. All launch sites include signs explaining
the need for such inspections. After you've checked that your gas tank is full, your lunch is packed and your gear is stored, please check and remove any vegetation from your boat.
Though we've listed places to play, picnic and launch your boat, don't forget that we have plenty of other places to play during each season throughout the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region. For lists of hikes, bike
rides, and other outdoor or indoor activities, be sure to check with the Chamber Information Center.
Area Farmers' Markets
Bridgton - Saturday, 8 AM - 1 PM, May thru Dec., Depot Street, behind Reny's store
Harrison - Friday, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, mid-May thru Oct.. Rt. 35 between the town office & the town library
BRIDGTON
Public Beaches:
Highland Lake, Highland Road
Woods Pond, Route 117 East, South Bridgton
Salmon Point on Long Lake, Kansas Road
Moose Pond--Sabbatus Island on the Causeway--intended for local residents
Boat Launches:
Moose Pond, Route 302 Causeway, West Bridgton
Highland Lake, Highland Road, downtown Bridgton
Salmon Point--road to launch is beside the Forest Hills Cemetery, Kansas Road
Woods Pond, Route 117, South Bridgton, boat launch just beyond the public beach.
Boat washing stations located at West Bridgton Fire Station, Highland Lake parking lot and across from Woods Pond boat launch.
Children's Playgrounds:
Highland Lake Beach, Highland Road
Beside municipal building/police station, Iredale Street
Jr. Harmon Ball field, Lower Main Street
Woods Pond Beach, Route 117, South Bridgton
Stevens Brook Elementary School, Francis Bell Drive (not available during school hours)
BROWNFIELD
Public Beach:
Burnt Meadow Pond, Route 160 South after church
Boat Launches:
Brownfield Bridge Canoe Launch, Route 160
Burnt Meadow Pond, Route 160 South after church
Playground:
Dunn Memorial Park, Main Street behind town office
CASCO
Public Beaches:
Crescent Beach on Edwards Road--Casco Residents only
Pleasant Lake on Mayberry Hill Road, just off of Route 121
Sebago Lake State Park
Boat Launch:
Pleasant Lake, Mayberry Hill Road
Playgrounds:
Libby Road
Behind Casco Public Library, Route 121, (Meadow Road)
DENMARK
Public Beach:
Moose Pond, Route 160 and Denmark Road
Boat Launches:
Moose Pond, just beyond public beach on Denmark Road
Boat Launches maintained by State of Maine:
Hancock Pond, two launches--Swamp Road and West Shore Road
Sand Pond, Sand Pond Road off of Sebago Road
Long Pond, Denmark Road
Playgrounds:
Kate Sanborn Memorial Field, beside Town Office
FRYEBURG
Public Beaches:
Weston's Beach, River Street
Canal Bridge, Route 5 North
Boat Launches:
Swan's Falls Canoe Launch, Route 5 North, just before Fairgrounds (Saco River)
Lovewell Pond, Lovewell's Pond Road off of Route 302
Canal Bridge, Route 5 North, beyond Fairgrounds (Saco River)
Walker Bridge, Route 302 (Saco River)
Playgrounds:
Graustein Park, Fairview Drive
C.A. Snow School, Pine Street (not available during school hours)
HARRISON
Public Beaches:
Crystal Lake Park, Route 117 in town
Long Lake, Route 117 in town
Boat Launches:
Crystal Lake, Route 117
Long Lake, Route 117
Playgrounds:
Crystal Lake Park, Main Street
Field of Dreams, Route 117 toward Norway
Harrison Elementary School, Route 35 (not available during school hours)
LOVELL
Boat launches:
Kezar Lake Upper Bay, Route 5
Kezar Lake, Middle Bay, West Lovell Road
Horseshoe Pond, Horseshoe Pond Road off of Foxboro Road
Farrington Pond, Timber Bay Shores off of West Lovell Road
Playgrounds:
Beside Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main Street
New Suncook Elementary School, Route 5 (not available during school hours)
NAPLES
Boat Launches:
State park (fee)
Playgrounds:
Songo Locks Elementary School, Songo Locks Road (not available during school hours)
Naples Municipal Building, Lambs Mill Road and Route 302
RAYMOND
Beaches:
Tassel Top Park, Route 302 (fee)
Raymond Beach, Route 302
Crescent Beach, Route 85 (Webbs Mill Road)
Boat launches:
Raymond Pond, Raymond Hill Road
Crescent Beach, Route 85 (Webbs Mill Road)
Panther Pond, Route 121
Sebago Lake, Route 302 by Raymond Beach
Playgrounds:
Shari Gagnon Memorial Park, Mill Street off of Main Street, playgrounds, ball fields
Raymond Elementary School, Route 85 (not available during school hours)
SEBAGO
Public Beaches and Boat Launches:
NOTE: Need permit from town office
Sebago Lake, Route 114
Perley Pond, Sandy Beach Road off of Routes 114 and 11
Peabody Pond, Peabody Pond Road off Route 107
Playground:
Sebago Elementary School, Route 114 (not available during school hours)
SWEDEN
Public Beach:
Keyes Pond, Plummer Road
Boat Launches:
Keyes Pond, Plummer Road toward Treehouse Farm, on the left
Stearns Pond, Winn Road off of Hardscrabble Road (a.k.a. North Bridgton Road)
WATERFORD
Public Beaches:
Keoka Beach, Routes 35 and 37
Boat Launches:
Keoka Lake, Route 35, Waterford Village
Bear Pond, Routes 35 and 37
Five Kezar Ponds (rough boat access), Lovell Road off of Route 35, North Waterford
Playgrounds:
Werner Park Playground, Sweden Road, South Waterford
Sandlot Ball field, Route 118
Waterford Elementary School, Valley Road (Route 35), (not available during school hours)
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