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TYPE: Town Soccer Field
ADDRESS: 18 Middle Bay Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DwpAawvAbqqgvtaM6
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Parallel along Middle Bay Rd
Capacity: space for about 6 cars
Cost: Free
Hours: not restricted
Permission: No
Contact: N/A
FEATURES
Setup from parking: Short walk down a hill
Surface: Grass
Bortle: 4
Restroom: No
Power: No
COMMENTS:
Good horizon to E, S and W.
TYPE: Town boat launch
ADDRESS: 478-498 Maquoit Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9DWRpuX4dtb6Yemq7
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >10
Cost: Free
Hours: 24h
Permission: No
Contact: N/A
FEATURES
Setup from parking: Close
Surface: Gravel or grass
Bortle: 4
Restroom: No
Power: No
COMMENTS:
Best views to E, S and W. Adjacent to salt marsh so bring bug repellent in warm months!
TYPE: State Park
ADDRESS: Kettle Cove Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkVcuUgYCbX7n6gq8
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >10
Cost: free
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Permission: After sunset
Contact: 207-799-5871
FEATURES
Setup from parking: close
Surface: grass, parking lot
Bortle: 4
Restroom: no
Power: no
COMMENTS:
Year-round. No gate. Oceanfront. 360 degree horizon.
TYPE: Town park and soccer fields
ADDRESS: 185 Tuttle Rd, Cumberland, ME 04021, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HxKeD8gNF9CynFFc8
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >30
Cost: Free
Hours: 6a-6p (Nov 2-Mar 31), 6a-9p (Apr 1-Nov1)
Permission: After hours
Contact: 207-829-2208
FEATURES
Setup from parking: Close
Surface: Gravel or grass
Bortle: 4
Restroom: No
Power: No
COMMENTS:
TYPE: Town Soccer Fields
ADDRESS: 96 Hunter Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRBSsV1gjBaKduB26
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >20
Cost: $50-100 for groups
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Permission: Yes
Contact: 207-865-4743
FEATURES
Setup from parking: Close
Surface: Gravel or grass
Bortle: 4
Restroom: No
Power: No
COMMENTS:
TYPE: Town Park
ADDRESS: 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, ME 04032, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/29YDAedH8u5MEgsz7
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >30
Cost: day use $2-3, fees for overnight camping
Hours: Sunrise to sunset for day users
Permission: Yes
Contact: 207-865-4198
FEATURES
Setup from parking: Close
Surface: Gravel, grass, beach
Bortle: 4
Restroom: Yes
Power: No
COMMENTS:
Excellent E, S and W views from beach or grassy area above the beach. NE side of park is a large, busy campground with many recreational vehicles during summer months.
TYPE: Town Park
ADDRESS: 1410 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
https://maps.app.goo.gl/99yUUBBwLQGoQR5q6
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >10
Cost: See comments
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Permission: Required after sunset
Contact: ???
FEATURES
Setup from parking: close for small groups, large groups will park up to 200 yards away
Surface: grass, parking lot
Bortle: 4
Restroom: no
Power: no
COMMENTS:
Gated but often left open. Can make arrangements with Cumberland County Sheriff to have gate open. There may be a fee for group rentals. Suggested telescope setup site is in the small waterfront parking lot. Larger groups can park in two nearby lots.
TYPE: State Park
ADDRESS: 278 Belfast Augusta Rd, Liberty, ME 04949, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pcWdbaBkK29vQjG39
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >10
Cost: $5
Hours: 9 am to sunset
Permission: after sunset
Contact: 207-589-4255
FEATURES
Setup from parking: close
Surface: Grass, parking lot
Bortle: 3
Restroom: Yes
Power: Yes
COMMENTS:
Year-round. Winter camping. Lakeside.
TYPE: City Park
ADDRESS: 1 Willow Street, South Portland, ME 04106, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YgtrWXn727ULM2n58
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >10
Cost: Free
Hours: 24h
Permission: No
Contact:
FEATURES
Setup from parking:
Surface: Grass, beach, or parking lot
Bortle: 5
Restroom: Yes
Power: No
COMMENTS:
Town beach. Set up in lot, on beach, or grass. Horizon is clear 0-180, and low 180-360.
TYPE: City Park
ADDRESS: South Portland
https://maps.google.com/?cid=4611384384249629491
ACCESS:
Public/Private: Public
Parking: Yes
Capacity: >10
Cost: Free
Hours: 8 am to 10 pm
Permission: No
Contact:
FEATURES
Setup from parking: Short walk
Surface: Grass, parking lot
Bortle: 5
Restroom: Yes
Power: No
COMMENTS:
Set up in lot, on grass. Heavier light pollution to north from Portland