Hours of Operation
2006
Operating Season:
Off Peak April 1 April 30 9 am 5 pm
Peak Last weekend in April (April 30) June 15 9 am 6 pm
" June 16 August 10 9 am 8 pm
" August 11 September 15 9 am 7 pm
Off Peak September 16 September 30 9 am 6 pm
" October 1 October 31 9 am 5 pm
Off-Season: November 1 March 31 N/A
1. During the Park Operating Season (April 1 to October 31), the Pedestrian Access Gate is closed at the Park closing hour. Access to the Park is available 24 hours per day to 24 Hour Access Pass holders through use of their access cards.
2. During Off Peak Season (April 1 through April 30 and September 16 through October 31) the Park is not staffed on a regular basis.
3. During the Off-Season the Park is not staffed and the Pedestrian Access Gate is open 24 hours per day. On street parking only.
For More Information: www.ScarboroughBeachStatePark.com
Telephone: 883-2416
The following rules and regulations are established by Black Point Resource Management LLC, lessee of Scarborough Beach State Park (the Park), in consultation with the lessor of the Park, The Bureau of Parks and Lands, Maine Department of Conservation.
1. Visitors shall pay any fees charged by the Park.
2. Any activities that endanger persons or property or interfere with the intended use of the facility are prohibited.
3. The removal, molesting, injury or damage of anything natural, physical, prehistorical, or historical within these areas is strictly prohibited except as outlined in section 19 regarding hunting and trapping.
4. Feeding or touching wild animals is prohibited. For health and safety reasons, visitors must put away food securely and leave all areas clean.
5. Glass containers are not allowed on the beach.
6. Day use areas will be open from 9:00 a.m. to one (1) hour before sunset daily, unless posted otherwise.
7. Use of metal detectors is by permit only which will be issued at the control station. Found items must be turned in.
8. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances is prohibited.
9. Disorderly conduct, including, but not limited to, intoxication, coarse language and indecent acts is prohibited.
10. Open fires are allowed only in grills or fireplaces and/or designated sites provided by the Park. No fires shall be left unattended. No fires are allowed on the beach.
11. No pets are allowed on the beach from April 1 to October 1. Pets must be on a leash and under owner control at all times, and must not be left unattended. Pet owners are required to immediately clean up any fecal deposits left by their pets.
12. The use of all trails, roads, parking areas and other areas shall be limited to designated uses. Vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs parked in unauthorized areas may be removed at the owners expense.
13. Littering is prohibited. Visitors shall be responsible for carrying out all their refuse.
14. Soliciting is prohibited.
15. All children under the age of twelve (12) must have adult supervision.
16. The use of flotation devices is allowed but requires adult supervision at all times. Body boards must have a safety strap.
17. Surfing/boating at the beach requires a permit, which can be purchased at the control station. (This includes, but is not limited to, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking etc.)
18. Discharging of any firearm or weapon is prohibited from or within 300 feet of any picnic area, parking area, building, shelter, posted trail or other developed area.
19. Hunting and trapping shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, the laws and rules of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Scarborough Town ordinances and the following Park rules:
a. Hunting is not permitted between May 1 and September 30.
b. Trapping may take place only in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, the laws and rules of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Town of Scarborough Ordinances. Written permission must be obtained from the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
In addition to any criminal and civil sanctions imposed by law, the Park may evict any person violating these rules or any other State laws or reg
