South Portland Maine Real Estate
A Guide to Local Area ResorcesThe
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!
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the resources below to connect to South Portland area entertainment,
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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
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