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Parks and Recreation Administration Michael Sullivan, Parks & Recreation Director - msullivan@yorkmaine.org Sarah Francke, Assistant Director - sfrancke@yorkmaine.org Ryan Coite, Parks Foreman - rcoite@yorkmaine.org Robin Kerr, Mount Agamenticus Conservation Coordinator - rkerr@yorkmaine.org Brenda Bracy, Administrative Assistant - bbracy@yorkmaine.org Robin Cogger, Special Events Coordinator - rcogger@yorkmaine.org Frank Kalwell, Facility Coordinator Gary Phipps,
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Grant House
Brenda Knapp
PO Box 1351 York Beach, ME 03910 363-8579 Term: 7/12/2006 - 7/12/2009 rknapp@maine.rr.com
Heidi Hayes, Secretary
York Beach, Me 03910 717-404-6802 Term 02/23/2009-03/30/2012 Fjoye98@beyondvarsity.com
Sohier Park Committee
Mrs. Sally MacGorman, Secretary
Town Manager Robert G. Yandow - ryandow@yorkmaine.org Chairman - Michael L. Estes Vice Chairman - David F. Marshall
Tel. (207) 363-1040 Fax (207) 351-2967 E-mail parks-rec@yorkmaine.org Internet www.yorkmaine.org
200 US Route 1 South Our lifeguard program begins on June 22nd and runs through September 1st. Guards will be on duty June 27th between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will be stationed at Short Sands Beach, Long Beach and the Harbor Beach. The Parks and Recreation Office is located at the Grant House, Route 1, York, Maine. Should you have any questions or comments concerning the beaches, please feel free to call or stop in. LIFE BE IN IT! The Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of opportunities for residents, guests, and visitors to take advantage of York’s natural resources . . . we make it happen. Be sure to take advantage of biking and hiking on the scenic trails of Mt. Agamenticus. The trails are well marked and maps are available at the base of the Mountain. Please help to protect this very unique and special conservation region. Leave no trace.
Short Sands Bathhouse Open Daily – Mid April through Columbus Day York Harbor and Long Sands Bathhouse Open Daily - May 10th through Columbus Day Sohier Park Welcome Center Opening May 3rd through Columbus Day Weekend Hours: May 2nd – May 15th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, May 16th – October 18th 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Our community has one of the most beautiful lighthouse parks in the country. The preservation and up-keep of this historic landmark is extremely important and is largely dependant on community volunteers. Under the watchful eye of the Sohier Park Committee, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for maintenance and operations at the Park. Funding is primarily derived from a small gift shop, which is located in the Welcome Center at the park. The Center is open daily from May 3rd through Columbus Day.
NUBBLE LIGHT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM Volunteers Needed! Each year the Welcome Center is staffed with friendly, enthusiastic volunteers eager to greet visitors, answer questions about the park and lighthouse, sell merchandise and promote the “Friends of Nubble Light Program”. Volunteers work one, three-hour shift per week and we are always looking for an extra hand. So if you have the time and would enjoy giving to a worthy cause, we encourage you to consider this unique opportunity. For more information on the ambassadors program please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 363-1040.
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Please enjoy our beaches, and when you leave, may you only leave your footprints behind. LIFE BE IN IT! The Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of opportunities for residents, guests, and visitors to take advantage of York’s natural resources . . . we make it happen. Be sure to take advantage of biking and hiking on the scenic trails of Mt. Agamenticus. The trails are well marked and maps are available at the base of the Mountain. Please help to protect this very unique and special conservation region. Leave no trace. We need your help keeping our beaches clean…… We need your help. We need your pride in the community. We have a short term and long term plan for both sustaining and improving the appearance and cleanliness of the Town’s beaches. We will be working this summer to introduce a campaign to get both businesses and the public involved in a common goal for absolute pristine beaches for our community. It’s going to be a lot of work, and we are going to need the publics input and help. The Parks Dept. is looking forward to implementing this campaign and with the help from you, turning a vision into reality. For more information on clean beaches, water quality, and the ocean environment please contact one of our partners…. Maine Healthy Beaches and The Blue Ocean Society. How can you help us? Help us keep our beaches clean by picking up after your dogs, and by minimizing the amount of trash you generate.
Our athletic fields are for everyone’s enjoyment. Please obey all posted rules. Coaches and teams using our fields can help us by:
Volunteer!!! If you are interested in getting your hands dirty and helping us first hand, contact Ryan Coite at 363-1040. CONTACTS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Website: www.yorklittleleague.net Contact: Glenn Todd 363-9640 Steve and Trish Giles phone number: 363-7325 email: triciaagiles@aol.com Bob Blais phone number: 363-4971 email: bob@seatrade-international.com Written Correspondence: York Youth Hockey Website: www.yorkhockey.com Website: www.yorkyouthfootball.com Amy Burrell YorkYouthFootball@maine.rr.com Shari Pratt Lisa MacGlashing Website: www.yorksoccerclub.com Contact: Bill Bond email: bbond@yorksoccerclub.com Email: info@yorksportscenter.net Website: www.yorksportscenter.net Contact: Kirk Butterfield (o) 207-363-6065 (c) 207-205-4007 (f) 866-373-2409 Message from Our DirectorI hope this brochure finds you well and eager to get out and enjoy the upcoming summer season. In a time of economic uncertainty community service agencies can be a great resource and I encourage you to explore the programs and events the Parks and Recreation Department has planned for the next few months. York’s program is based on cooperative support from schools, local businesses, public service organizations and volunteers. Working together our goal is to increase the quality of life in our community and provide an opportunity for the proper development of our youth and the enjoyment of all ages. Michael Sullivan - Parks and Recreation Director
Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region contains over 10,000 acres of land and is one of the largest remaining unfragmented forests in coastal New England. The region is known for its abundant vernal pools, rich biodiversity, and unique trail system and is home to many of Maine's rare plants and animals. State, local, and non-profit landowners are working together to protect this land and to balance wildlife and water quality along with sustainable recreation. Over the last nine years, Mount Agamenticus has benefited from countless volunteers who donated their time, muscles, and skills to protect local water quality, wildlife habitat, and improve the trail network, visitor experiences and safety. Trail crews and volunteers have been working tirelessly to repair the area from nearly 30 years of neglect. They have worked on projects to improve the trail system, reduce erosion, and have made many enhancements to the summit, lodge, and workshop. There have been many successes, however, there is still much more work to be done and we could use some help from you. Get Involved! It takes a lot of work to take care of this land especially as it becomes more popular. We are counting on support from the community to help protect this great place. There are many ways to help as individuals and as groups on organized workdays or on your own schedule. These projects are a great way to fulfill your community service requirements!!! Remember, many hands make light work! Join a community work party Join us for a volunteer workday. We will have volunteer work days this summer to repair trails, build bridges, re-vegetate eroded slopes, remove invasive plant species, landscape with native plants, pick up litter and dump sites, make and install trail signs, or relocate existing trails away from fragile habitat, such as vernal pools. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, water bottles, and food for a picnic lunch at the summit of the mountain. 2009 Saturday Community Workdays:
Please contact the Conservation Coordinator (361-1102 or robin@agamenticus.org) for details and to confirm attendance in advance. Adopt- A-Trail This program is an all-volunteer effort that provides community members and trail users with an opportunity to become involved in conserving and maintaining the many miles of multiple use trails threaded throughout the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region. Volunteers can help by "adopting" a favorite trail in the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region and take responsibility for its upkeep. Adopters assist the Conservation Crew by monitoring, maintaining and enhancing trails and trailhead facilities. Volunteers work at their own pace and on their own schedule. Don’t like to get your hands dirty? You can also donate materials, equipment, or funds to carry out project plans on your favorite trail or site. Become A Friend Friends will assist the land manager in carrying out educational, interpretative and public use objectives for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. Friends participate in a variety of ways- including actively volunteering on projects, fundraising, or staffing a visitor contact station. Every Friend is important in helping our organization continue to grow! Take-A-Stand An invasive insect called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid has been making its way into Maine and into the Mt. A region. Help us to slow the spread of this pest by adopting a hemlock stand to survey and protect the health of the Mount Agamenticus ecosystem. Find the turtles Every spring and summer turtles move between uplands and vernal pools to find food and nesting sites. Sometimes the turtles have to cross roads during their travels. Help us identify the locations that are most dangerous to the turtles, so we can help the turtles survive their annual journeys. Share your talents For more information please contact: Robin Kerr, Conservation Coordinator at 361-1102 or rkerr@yorkmaine.org Or check us out on the web: www.agamenticus.org Ryan Coite, Parks Foreman Parks Dept. tips for a healthy and beautiful lawn
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