Mid Coast Maine's nature and science centers help you discover the state's beauty

Dodge Point

Newcastle, ME

Public area features nature walks and picnic areas.

Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park

Conway Road Camden, ME 04849 Phone: 207-236-2239

This nature preserve offers visitors ample opportunities to observe gardens of wildflowers and wildlife, as well as hiking and cross-country ski trails.
Hours: Daily from dawn to dusk. No charge.

Moose Point State Park

310 West Main Street (U.S. Route 1) Searsport, ME 04940 Phone: 207-548-2882 (In season)

A fabulous state park where there is snowmobiling and a rocky beach that can be walked. There is swimming and seals, picnic benches, and the entire park is beautiful--plenty of hiking places. Open Memorial Day-Sept. 30.

Moseman Park

Searsport, ME 04974

In the center of the town and at the water's edge.

Reid State Park

375 Seguinland Road Georgetown, ME 04548 Phone: 207-371-2303

This oceanfront park features a saltwater lagoon and Mile Beach. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnic areas. Open year-round.

Thomas Point Beach

Meadow Road (off Route 24) Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: 207-725-6009

This beach is also a nature preserve, and offers ample opportunities to observe Maine wildlife. There is a lifeguard on duty. open mid-May-mid-September.