Location: Across the street from the intersection of Highland Ave. and Scamman St., South Portland, ME. A public parking lot is located at the entrance of the park. There are no bathroom facilities at this park.
Open to off-leash dog walking: Year round from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open to the public: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Notes and considerations:
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This is a 40 acre park with two ponds in a wooded setting. The park does not have physical boundaries so be careful to keep your dog in your sight at all times. -
There are many wild animals in the park including chipmunks, squirrels, porcupines, turtles, birds, deer and skunk. Please be respectful of bird-watchers and individuals who are fishing at the ponds.
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Located in the lower field there is a Community Garden. Please do not allow your dog to enter the garden or disrupt it.
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SoPoDOG organizes trash cleanups in all of the open spaces on the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for an e-mail reminder so you can help.
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There are doggie bag dispensers at the entrance of the park. Please use these bags to clean up after your dog. It is always a good idea to bring an extra bag to the park because sometimes they run out. Also take a spare to share with another dog walker.
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Please remember there are private homes abutting the park as well as busy public roads. This is also a popular area where families come to fish and walk and people tend their gardens. Everyone has the right to enjoy the open space. Please be a good neighbor and limit noise such as yelling and excessive dog barking, carry out all trash and keep your dog under restraint as defined in the city’s code of ordinance.
