Ferry Beach State Park (no website; 95 Bayview Rd., Saco; 207-283-0067) is a recreational area located off Maine Route 9 between camp Ellis and Old Orchard Beach. The park features wide trails through pine and oak forest, a tupelo swamp and access to the beach. The beach stretches from the Saco River to Goosefare Brook and is sandy and wide. An enclosed changing area and an outdoor shower area are available for beach visitors. The park also has a group pavilion and a small field with picnic tables. The groomed trails are ideal for biking, easy trail walking or snowshoeing in winter.
Funtown Splashtown USA (funtownsplashusa.com) is a water and amusement park in Saco, home to the Dragon's descent, Turbo Drop and the Excalibur wooden roller coaster. Other attractions of the park include the Mammoth and Tornado water slides, Portland Pirates Paradise and Grand Prix Racers. With over 45 slides, rides and pools, the Funtown Splashtown USA Park attracts families from the entire region of New England in the summer. The park has eating and drinking facilities, including fully catered barbecues, and there are ticket discounts available for larger groups.
Located three miles away from Saco, Old Orchard Beach (oldorchardbeachmaine.com) is a family beach resort that has been a favorite New England summer destination for the past 250 years. The beach stretches out seven miles and is open free to the public. The center of activity on the beach is the Pier, built in 1898, which is home to temporary tattoo stalls, bars, amusement rides and food stands.
Aquaboggan Water Park (aquabogganwaterpark.com) is located near Old Orchard Beach and features exciting rides and attractions. The Stealth 5 is a 45-foot tall half-pipe slide that makes visitors feel like flying as they go down. The Turbo Drop and Pipeline are breathtaking slides that reach high speeds. Family-friendly activities, including a mini-golf area and a Grand-Prix Go-Kart track, are some of the things the park offers.
