Premier Beach Location:
Ocean Park, founded in 1881 is a family vacation community with multiple activities and beach opportunities. There is an organized Ocean Park Association that prepares events all summer long for family members of all ages. In addition to the community activities, the beach stretches out 7 continuous miles from Camp Ellis to Pine Point Maine. Our cottage is located in the center part of the beach, which in the center of the bay. We have moderate to high surf at intervals throughout the year. The tides are great, so there is at least 100 feet of exposed ocean bottom during low tides. That allows room for great beach games, volley ball, bocci, baseball, etc... The regular beach is anywhere from 40 to 70 feet wide and is fine sand - not gravel or pebbles. We consider this the absolute finest beach on the east coast of the United States.
Attractions and FunParks:
We are located within about 5 miles from FunTown USA - a complete amusement park
Things to Do When visiting the Saco Bay and Old Orchard Beach there is a full range of things available to see and do. Ocean Recreation, Lobster Boat Tours, Whale Watches, Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking & More Rippin’ Lips Charters – Enjoy the fun of recreational and offshore fishing in Maine with Capt. Jim Bollinger. Capt. Rippin’ Lips Charters offers full-day and half-day recreational fishing trips for striped bass, bluefish and mackerel on the famous Saco River. We also offer full day offshore trips for sharks and ground fish such as cod, haddock and wolfish. 499-7474. Rock N’ Reel Sport Fishing Charters - 21 Snow Road, Scarborough, 883-1015Trina Lyn Fishing Charter - Private sport fishing charters within five minutes of Old Orchard Beach for up to four people. P.O. Box 431, Camp Ellis, Saco, 284-2352/cell phone 283-2352.
Steve Brettell - Fish stripers at the beach
Old Orchard / Ocean Park Beach Activities:
Ocean Park is the southern end of Old Orchard Beach. Although incorporated separately, it pays its' taxes to Old Orchard Beach and is part of the 7 mile long pristine Beach Area.
Ferry Beach State Park - 117 acres of beach and nature trails. Off Route 9 in Saco just down the street from the Blue Crab. 283-0067.
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Guided and self guided canoe tours. Abundant shorebird sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100.
Gilsland Farm - Maine Audubon Sanctuary offering trails, field trips and a gift shop. North of Portland in Falmouth off Route 1. 781-2330.
Maine Wildlife Park – Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 657-4977 (Exit 11 off the I-495, Maine Turnpike
Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm
Other Activities:
shuffleboard, clay tennis courts, walking trails, soda fountain, concerts, public golf
