| FVNCA FERRY VILLAGE SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE 04106 |
| Bug Light Park This 8.78 acre scenic park is located at the former East Yards shipbuilding complex where the Liberty ships were built. It offers a walking path, salt water fishing, the Portland Breakwater Light House (otherwise known as Bug Light), the Liberty Ship Memorial, and a public boat ramp (seasonal fees). Amenities: Restrooms (seasonal); Parking; Scenic view of Portland waterfront, Casco Bay and Fort Gorges; Lighthouse; Benches; Greenbelt walkway. Dogs allowed off-leash year-round. MAP High Street & Sawyer Street Park FVNCA applied and received a Community Development Block Grant to rehab this paved lot. Greenbelt Walkway This 7-mile paved trail runs along the shore and through several neighborhoods before connecting to Scarborough, ME. It is popular for running, walking, biking and rollerblading. It connects to the Spring Point Shoreway on the Southern Maine Community College campus on Fort Road. Dogs allowed on-leash. MAP School Street Park This .44 acre neighborhood park offers benches, a playground, and on-street parking. No dogs please. Davidson's Beach This private beach was granted access to the public in the 1980's. The entrance is off of Pine Street and it runs from the Centerboard Yachtclub to the U.S. Coast Guard station. Willard Beach This 4 acre crescent-shaped, sandy beach is minutes away from Ferry Village. Amenities include: Parking; Playground; Showers and rest rooms (seasonal); Concession stand (seasonal). No dogs allowed between the months of May - Sept except between 6 am - 9 am. MAP Old Joe's Pond This historic wetland area is currently privately owned, but FVNCA has been promised an easement for future use. |
