With a raging winter and only a few months of summer, Maine isn’t exactly known for its water park options. We have some great ones, but after a few summers of the same thing over and over again these can start to make summer feel like a repeat of the year before. But, look out Mainers who love water parks! We’ve found an awesome hidden option to add to this year’s day trips!
Outlet Beach has been a beloved staple to the community since 1930.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
The small, family-owned beach can be found on the northern side of Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester.
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But, this is not like other Maine lakes.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
This one is equipped with all the things you need for fun water activities without the lines that come with the commercial spots.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
There are small slides and a diving board for kids.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
As well as larger ones for those who are ready to take a bigger plunge.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
You can do just about anything lake-related here as long as you can dream it up!
Bresca And The Honey Bee At Outlet Beach / Facebook
For a little background, this is where the Royal River begins, ultimately emptying out into the Atlantic Ocean in Yarmouth.
Bresca And The Honey Bee At Outlet Beach / Facebook
The small and private nature of this park means there is no lifeguard, so be very careful!
Bresca And The Honey Bee At Outlet Beach / Facebook
And maybe our favorite thing is that Bresca and the Honey Bee is located at the park!
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
Food is served Wednesday through Sunday between 11am and 4pm.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
You won’t find your typical greasy lakeside lunch at this modest snack shack on Sabbathday Lake.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook It’s run by James Beard Award-nominated chef Krista Kern Desjarlais, former chef/owner of Portland’s Bresca, where she’s slinging gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches and more to hungry beachgoers all summer. On the menu: Alsace Dog - bockwurst, sauerkraut, violet mustard, beer jelly. Visit them at 106 Outlet Road, New Gloucester / 207-926-3388.
It’s worth the visit even if you don’t plan on going to the beach.
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
This wonderful lakeside water park is also located near Sabbath Day Shaker Village.
Prisca K / TripAdvisor The village is located on 1,800 acres of farm and forest land and includes seventeen historic structures dated from between 1780 and 1950. It’s the only existing Shaker Village in the world!
Whatever your reasons for heading to the area, be sure to make a day of it!
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook Outlet Beach is located at 106 Outlet Road, New Gloucester. They can be reached by phone on 207-926-3388.
And, for our list of more traditional water parks, click here!
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake / Facebook
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Bresca And The Honey Bee At Outlet Beach / Facebook
It’s run by James Beard Award-nominated chef Krista Kern Desjarlais, former chef/owner of Portland’s Bresca, where she’s slinging gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches and more to hungry beachgoers all summer. On the menu: Alsace Dog - bockwurst, sauerkraut, violet mustard, beer jelly. Visit them at 106 Outlet Road, New Gloucester / 207-926-3388.
Prisca K / TripAdvisor
The village is located on 1,800 acres of farm and forest land and includes seventeen historic structures dated from between 1780 and 1950. It’s the only existing Shaker Village in the world!
Outlet Beach is located at 106 Outlet Road, New Gloucester. They can be reached by phone on 207-926-3388.
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