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Trails in Ocean Park

In 1963, Ocean Park was designated as an official Game Preserve and Game Sanctuary. "No person shall at any time hunt, pursue, molest, trap, catch, shoot at, kill, or destroy any wild bird or wild animal within the boundaries of Ocean Park."

There are several Ocean Park trails. Three are open to the public year round and are described below. Other trails on Oceanwood's property are reserved for horses and the public is asked for safety reasons to avoid these trails from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Ted Wells Memorial Trail (formerly the White Dot Trail)

This is a woods to salt marsh trail and affords excellent bird observation and opportunity to see plant succession. The trail traverses property belonging to Oceanwood and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. It ends near the Goosefare Brook.

Take Royal Street to Camp Oceanwood. Walk to the back of Oceanwood's main building and look for the swimming pool. The trailhead kiosk is just to the left of the swimming pool. Sign in and take a Trail Guide.

Saco Bay Trails has rebuilt this trail complete with over 300 feet of raised boardwalk and a viewing platform with bench. Follow the white dots and keep your dog leashed.

Red Dot Trail

This is the oldest trail, circling through the Ocean Park Association's famous Cathedral Pines.

From Temple Avenue go northeast on Free Street. At the junction with Winona Avenue look for the trailhead in the woods on your left. Follow the red blazes as the trail circles through virgin pines and hemlocks, crosses Hemlock Brook, and ends back on Free Street between Winona and Casco.

The Red Dot Trail can also be accessed from the Covered Bridge and from the small parking area on Temple Avenue at Manor Street.

Blue Dot Trail

The Blue Dot Trail is accessed from the Red Dot Trail. It is a short bypass that affords and easier crossing of Hemlock Brook. Follow the blue blazes.

Updated: January 25, 2010