General Information
| Location: |
End of
Staples Point Road (see
directions below) |
| Telephone: |
207-865-4198
(gatehouse during camp season)
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| Winter Telephone: |
207-865-9052
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| Mailing
address: |
Winslow
Memorial Park & Campground
c/o Town Hall
30 Main Street
Freeport, Maine 04032 |
| Park Manager: |
Bart Carhart winslowpark@freeportmaine.com
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| Available
facilities: |
tidal boat launch and beach, picnic areas,
playground, volleyball,
open picnic areas and sheltered picnic facilities for family reunions,
company picnics, etc., scenic trails and 100 campsites, with modern
bath and shower facilities.
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Day Use
A fee is charged (Freeport Residents: $1.00 per person;
Non-Residents:
$2.00 per person). Day use hours are from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after
sunset.
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Camping Season
Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus
Day (May 22 to October 13, 2008).
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Harb Cottage
Four bedroom, furnished cottage on Stockbridge Point
available by the week
in the Summer season, and on a monthly basis from November 1 through
Memorial Day. A
lottery
is held in the fall to determine rentals for the coming summer.
To
participate in the lottery for 2009 Rentals, leave your name and
address at the
Gatehouse.
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Group Areas & Shelters
Great for your company picnic or family reunion. One
area accommodates
75 to 100 and the other 150 to 225. The large area rents for $150.00
and
the small area for $100.00 per day plus the day use charge.
User
Fees
User fees are required for the various park facilities. See below or
click here to open a
Microsoft Word document listing all fees.
Campsites:
Waterfront Sites:
tents
rv's
Resident
11.00
13.00
Non-Resident
25.00 27.00
Inland Sites:
Resident
10.00 12.00
Non-Resident
20.00
22.00
Extra Tent (1 Maximum)
5.00
Extra Person (Max 6
people/site)
3.00
Pets
1.00
Campsite
Reservation Fees:
Reservation Fee
2.00 Per Night
Cancellation Fee
15.00
Sewer Dumping Fee
(non-campers)
50.00
Sewer Dumping Fee
(registered
campers) Free
Seasonal Campsites
Resident
850.00
Non-Resident
1,400.00
Group
Picnic Shelters:
Large (150 people) 150.00
Small (80 people)
100.00
(Freeport
Residents $25.00 less, plus admission fee)
Day
Use:
Resident
1.00
Non-Resident 2.00
6 years or younger and 62
years or older are free
Seasonal
Day Use Passes:
(For immediate family only)
Resident
20.00
Non-Resident
40.00
Watercraft
Launching Fees:
Canoes, Kayaks, Rowboats
and other non-motorized craft
Resident
2.00
Non-Resident 3.00
62 Years or older
Free
Motorized
Craft (Including Sailboats)
Resident
2.00
Resident Commercial
5.00
Non-Resident
5.00
Non-Resident Commercial
15.00
62 Years or Older Free
Parking Fees:
Day
2.00
Overnight
5.00
Harb Cottage:
Weekly
Rental October
1,100.00
Weekly
Rental June & Sept.
1,200.00
Weekly Rental July & August
1,500.00
Winter
Rental Nov. 1 - Memorial Day 1,000.00 /month (plus utilities)
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Directions
From the South:
- Take I-295 North and get off at Exit 17
(Yarmouth/Freeport Exit)
- At the exit ramp take Route One North. You will
pass the Muddy Rudder
Restaurant,
Freeport Inn and Café on your right. At the top of the hill
after
the Casco Bay Motel, take a right onto South Freeport Road (if you pass
the Big Indian, you've gone too far).
- Take a right onto Staples Point Road (there is a
wooden sign for
Winslow
Park at the corner of South Freeport Road and Staples Point Road).
- Stay on Staples Point Road all the way to the end
and
you will come into Winslow Park.
From the North:
- Take I-295 South and get off at Exit 20 (formerly
exit
19). Take a left
at the end of the
exit
ramp. At the first traffic light after the overpass take a right onto
Route
One South. Stay on Route One South until you come to South Freeport
Road.
Take a left onto South Freeport Road (at the Big Indian). Take a right
onto Staples Point Road (there is a wooden sign for Winslow Park at the
corner of South Freeport Road and Staples Point Road)
- Stay on Staples Point Road all the way to the end
and
you will come into Winslow Park.
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Winslow Park Commission:
Nelson Larkins
Jane Grant
Wayne Hollingworth
Carla Dupuis
Ernie Savory
Peter Polovchik
Bill Ross
Lynne Glover
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Who was Delia B. Powers?
How can I reserve a campsite and how soon
can I do
so?
Can I bring my dog to the Park?
Are there any special events or
activities at the Park?
What kind of trails do you have at the
Park?
Is the Park opened during the Winter?
Do the campsites have hookups?
What other facilities are
available?
Who was Delia B. Powers?
In 1950 the Town of Freeport was most fortunate to receive from
Adelaide
Winslow Harb, in memory of her mother, Delia B. Powers Winslow, a
bequest
of this large, shore-front, scenic farm which her family had owned
since
the turn of the century. In a generous and farsighted move, she donated
it to be used by the public as a park and recreation area.
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How can I
reserve a campsite and
how soon can
I do so?
When Reservations can be made: Reservations will be
accepted on or after May 5, 2008 for the camping season – Thursday of
Memorial Day weekend through
Columbus
Day. The minimum length of stay is 2
nights for a Saturday stay and 1 night for stays Monday – Thursday,
excluding
holidays. (For example, if a Saturday is reserved either the Friday
before
and/or Sunday after must be reserved). The
maximum stay at SITES 1-23 is fourteen (14)
nights during July and
August. Reservations must be received 2
business days prior to the first night’s stay. Business
hours from Monday, May 5th
through Saturday, May 10th
are 7 AM until 5 PM. From
Monday
May 12th through Wednesday, May 21th hours are 9 AM until 3 PM
Monday through Friday. During the
camping season hours of operation are 8 AM – 8
PM
Monday through Sunday.
How Reservations
can be made:
(click here
for reservation form)
By Telephone: Starting on
May 5th,
reservations can be made by
calling (207) 865-4198
or (207) 865-9574. The 9574 number will only be used through May
12th. During peak periods,
these lines are extremely busy, so please be patient.
In
Person / Walk In: Starting on May
5th,
reservations can be made in
person by visiting the Park’s Gatehouse during the hours noted above.
By Mail:
On or
after April 21th but before May 5th
reservation
forms can be obtained by requesting same from the Park office at (207) 865-9052,
if no answer leave a
message with your request and leave your name, mailing address and
phone
number. After May 5th, reservations forms
can be obtained by calling the Gatehouse at (207) 865-4198. Remember during peak periods, the 4198 number
will be extremely busy. Reservation
forms must be received 2 business
days prior to the first night’s stay. All
mail-in registrations must be postmarked no
earlier than April
30, 2008. Requests with earlier
postmarks will not be
processed. Mail-in requests with proper
postmarks will not be processed until May 5th. Mail-in
reservation forms should be mailed to
Winslow Park, Reservation Desk, c/o Town Hall, 30
Main Street, Freeport, Maine
04032.
Acceptable Form of
Payment for Reservations: The
following are acceptable means of
payment: Master Card, VISA, Discover,
checks
(payable to Winslow Park), Travelers checks and cash (only for walk-in
reservation),
and money orders. Reservation
confirmation for mail-in reservations will be mailed to campers as soon
as
possible. If it does not reach you
before you leave, the Park will have a copy when you arrive at the
Gatehouse. Confirmation will be given
orally for telephone
and in person reservations. You will be required to show ID (e.g. valid
photo
driver’s license) when you arrive.
Cancelling a
Reservation? Reservations can be
canceled by calling the
Gatehouse at (207)865-4198 at least 2 days prior to the first night’s
stay. When requesting a cancellation, a
$15.00 processing fee will be withheld from each reservation refund. There are no refunds for one-night
reservations. If the Park is not notified
prior to the scheduled stay, a refund will not be issued.
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Can I bring my dog to the Park?
Yes, campers can bring their pet(s) for a fee of $1.00 each. During
the camping season dogs must be on a leash at all times and they are
not
allowed on the beach, playground or the volleyball court nor in the
bathrooms.
Pet owners are expected to clean up after their pets.
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Are there any special events or
activities at
the Park?
There are a number of special activities that take place
at the Park,
including:
The "Camp Seaside" program, sponsored by Freeport
Community Education,
provides a day camp experience at Winslow Park for over fifty Freeport
children ranging in age from 7 to 10 years. Activities include arts and
crafts, swimming, games, kayaking, weekly barbecues and sports.
Prior to the campground opening, the Park is host to a
Girl Scout Camporee.
More than 100 girls and their parents from Freeport and surrounding
towns
participate in this weekend event. The Scouts experience camping,
wilderness
cooking, kayaking, astronomy and other worthwhile activities.
The Park also sponsors Family Fun Day on a Saturday in
June. The
event features
a 5 and 10K race, family games, and free
ice cream and hot dogs. Admission to the Park on
Family Fun Day is free.
During July and August, the Park sponsors a Thursday
night concert
series featuring
local bands. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. There is a play ground nearby.
Day use admission is charged.
Campers and season pass holders attend free.
The Park also hosts the “Lobsterman Triathlon” which
features a 1.5K
swim in the clean, calm waters of Casco Bay, a 40K bike along beautiful
coastline and gently rolling hills and a 10K run through the Village of
South Freeport. The 2008 event is scheduled for September 13th
and 14th.
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What kind of trails do you have at
the Park?
A self-guided nature trail borders the Park adjacent to the Harraseeket
River and Casco Bay. Benches along the trail afford hikers the
opportunity
of stopping and enjoying the great views and tranquility of the Park.
Be
sure to bring your binoculars and camera.
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Is the Park opened during the
Winter?
While the Park is "officially closed" from mid-October
through Memorial
Day, Winslow Park's playground and hiking and jogging trails are
available
and, once the snow comes, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also
available.
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Do the campsites have hookups?
No. Water is available throughout the camp ground, but not at every
site. Modern showers and bathroom facilities are available. There are
no electric or sewer hookups. A dumping station is available.
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What other facilities are available?
Other facilites include a tidal beach and boat launch, picnic tables
and
grilles, a playground, a fishing pier, and a volley ball court.
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