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Crescent Beach State Park

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  • transport: Car
  • features: Parking
  • good for: Kitesurf , Windsurf
  • near location: Willard Beach (8.88 km) Best Direction: N NNE NE SE Type: Flat Chop Pine Point Beach (9.28 km) Best Direction: SSW Type: Flat Chop Small Wave (< 1m)
  • next big city (airport): Portland
  • next town: Cape Elizabeth
  • rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
  • type: Ocean
  • water best tide: Tide Independent
  • water hazards: Rocks
  • water quality: Clean
  • water type: Flat, Chop
  • weather fall: Normal Wetsuit
  • weather spring: Normal Wetsuit
  • weather summer: Shorts, Shorty
  • weather winter: Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
  • wind best direction: SE, S, SW
  • wind type: Frontal Winds
  • activities: Beachcombing, Birdwatching, Cross-country skiing, Fishing, Sea kayaking, Swimming, Walking (roads and paths), Watchable wildlife, Food service, Picnic area
  • contact address: Crescent Beach State Park 66 Two Lights Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
  • fees: current fees park passes
  • attractions: - The 243-acre park is located below South Portland off SR 77. This is a busy area with much to see and do. Lighthouses are an attraction that draws many summer visitors. Fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities along with a sandy swimming beach, picnic area and playground draws many visitors...
  • climate: - The Greater Portland and Casco Bay Region sees daytime winter temperatures averaging above 18 degrees Fahrenheit (above -8 Celsius). Summers are pleasant and rarely experience hot days. The visitor can expect daytime temperatures to range above 68 degrees Fahrenheit (above 20 Celsius). The...
  • location: crescent beach state park, maine state parks, historic sites & public reserved lands
  • location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=mespcb&cu_id=1, http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=mesp&cu_id=1
  • recreation: - Swimming, picnicking, playground, fishing, nature photography, viewing lighthouse and viewing wildlife are main attractions to Crescent Beach State Park. Even though this park officially opens Memorial Weekend, folks tend to park along the entrance road and walk around the gate. It's a short...
  • activities: swimming, walking
  • facilities: restrooms, bathhouse, concessions , picnic area, playground , boat launch
  • parking: 500-space public lot
  • safety: lifeguards
  • ages: All
  • categories: Beaches