City of South Portland :: Rules and Regulations

Each park location may have specific rules & regulations, so please check posted signs for that area. Some general Park rules are listed below.

Don’t litter
Don’t bring glass containers on beaches
Camping is not permitted
Fireworks are not permitted
Firearms are not permitted
Open fires are not permitted
Tobacco use is prohibited within 20 feet of all city-maintained parks, beaches, and outdoor recreational facilities
No hunting or trapping
Don't feed the wildlife
No loitering between 9pm and 6am
No alcoholic beverages or controlled substance
No motor vehicles permitted on the beach

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted on Willard Beach between May 1 and September 30, except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Dogs must be leashed while on public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, within Mill Creek Park, or on the Greenbelt Walkway. In other parks, including Hinckley Park and Willard Beach, dogs must be under immediate voice control
Pick up after your dogs

For complete details on rules and regulations, please click here to access Parks-related City Ordinances of South Portland.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR PARKS