South Portland Maine Real Estate

A Guide to Local Area Resorces

The City of South Portland is a coastal community in southern Maine encompassing an area of 12.93 square miles. The city consists of two distinct sections - the western half of the city is host to commercial, industrial and advanced technology property and the eastern half of the city includes a community college, Willard Beach, several parks, one of the State’s largest marinas, a municipal boat ramp, a maritime museum and the second busiest oil port on the entire East Coast.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Greenbelt Walkway, is a three-mile paved path that follows the shore and connects to the Spring Point Shoreway, a mile-long walking trail that goes to Bug Light Park, home of what may be the world's most elegant lighthouse, Portland Harbor Light, or Bug Light.

In addition to remarkable views, the lighthouse, and the walking paths, Bug Light Park offers salt water fishing and boat ramps.

Approximately a mile long, Willard Beach offers fantastic views of Spring Point Lighthouse and Fort Preble. Sheltered from the Atlantic ocean, the beach is a popular destination for those seeking a gentle surf and relaxing views of all types of sail and power boats. Southern Maine has many beautiful sandy beaches, and Willard Beach in South Portland is no exception!

Use the resources below to connect to South Portland area entertainment, city services, media, utlities and business associations.

Entertainment		Town of South Portland		Outdoors & Adventure
Downtown District   Portland Symphony   Restaurant Guide		City of South Portland   Assessor's Office   Public Library		Visitors Bureau   Visit Maine   Ski Maine Association
Media		Utilities & Services		Business
Portland Monthly   Downeast Magazine   The Maine Mag		Time Warner Cable   Central Maine Power   Portland Water District		Local Chamber   Mainebiz   Maine DECD

		South Portland Statistical Profile and Data
		Cumberland County Profile
		Portland Region Business Outlook

The Parks and Recreation Department provides services which improve the quality of life for the residents and creates a very active sense of community. The Parks Department maintains a nine-hole Municipal Golf course, 525 acres of park land (of which 300 are actively maintained), a municipal beach and over 8 miles of walking trails.

The Recreation Division oversees a municipal swimming pool and a new community center. Six week summer recreation camps provide several hundred children the opportunity to stay active and social throughout the summer. Seniors have many opportunities to gather at the community center for a lunch, bingo, walking on the indoor track and also enjoy many other activities. South Portland places tremendous value on recreational sports and activities.

The Public Library maintains a collection of over 90,000 volumes and offers specialized service to the homebound and shut-ins as well as a unique young adult room in the main library.