06/25/2025
I keep seeing people ask where they can take their dogs swimming. Here are a few places we go to cool off! Im sharing my spots with you so please rememberer to leash your dogs!! Or face my wicked.. ness. 🤪
Presumpscot River Preserve: along the river, lots of places for your dog to take a dip in the summer heat. Miles of shady trails to explore. Lots of off leash dogs in the area. I like the entrance on Overset Rd. end of Hillcrest Dr. Winding Way. 🦆
Fore river sanctuary (& Jewell Falls) multiple entrances, miles and miles of trails. Lots of off leash dogs. Can generally see dogs coming as the trails are decently wide. Entrances: Corner of Frost and Congress. End of Rowe Ave (closest to the waterfall.
Fort Williams: Towards the road side there is an off leash area, but the rest of the park is on leash. Access to the ocean year round. 🌊
Mackworth Island: pay to park, on leash year round, multiple places for your dog to go in and take a little swim. Whole island takes about 30-45 min to go around. Not a lot of parking spots.
Millbrook Reserve: Entrance on the corner of 302 and Methodist road is very steep. 3 mile trail system along a river where your dog can splash around.
East end: to the left of the parking lot there’s a small beach. 🏖️ NOT East End Beach to the right of thee parking lot!
Spring Point Ledge Light house: to the left of the light house there’s a small beach, right now It’s covered in sea w**d. Down the steps closer to the parkingg lot you can jump right in (bottom stairs are slippery!) or to the left of the pier theres a small beach.
Martins point: walk the paved path by the water to the half circle, then walk down from there.
Don’t forget! Mushers secret can be used on paws when walking on pavement as a layer of protection. Bring water for your dogs, and take breaks in your AC car if you start to see signs of over heating.
