| FVNCA FERRY VILLAGE SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE 04106 |
Bug Light Park Led by a group called Concerned Citizens, the City acquired this 8.78 acre property which was the location of the former East Yards shipbuilding complex during WWII. It is on the South Portland side of the entrance to Portland Harbor and the Fore River. In 1997, this abandoned industrial lot was cleaned-up and opened to the public. It offers a walking path, salt water fishing, and a public boat ramp (seasonal fees). MAP The park is home to Bug Light, the affectionate name given to the Portland Breakwater Light House. This unusual lighthouse was erected in 1855, then rebuilt in 1875 modeled after the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates of ancient Athens. The six Corinthian columns originally held up a fourth-order fresnel lens with a red beam which guided ships in Casco Bay. Amenities: Restrooms (seasonal); Parking; Scenic view of Portland waterfront, Casco Bay and Fort Gorges; Lighthouse; Benches; Greenbelt walkway; Dogs allowed. Liberty Ship Memorial To commemorate the WWII shipyards and the world-famous Liberty Ships constructed here, Bug Light Park is home to the Liberty Ship Memorial. Visit this site for more history on the Liberty Ship Memorial and Bug Light Park. Visit this site for more history on the Shipyards. |
