Goose Rocks

This article is about a beach. For the lighthouse, see Goose Rocks Light.

Goose Rocks Beach (formerly known as "Beachwood"), is a public beach located in the town of Kennebunkport, Maine United States, bordered by Cape Porpoise, Maine (another neighborhood of Kennebunkport) to the southwest, and Granite Point (a coastal neighborhood of Biddeford, Maine ) to the northeast. The village is inhabited mainly by summer residents from surrounding states and Canadian provinces. The Little River, which forms a border between Kennebunkport and Biddeford, empties into Goosefare Bay, the body of water that faces Goose Rocks Beach. Goose Rocks is unofficially bounded by the Batson River to the south-west, Route 9 to the northwest, and the Little River to the northeast. In 2009 Goose Rocks Beach was the subject of a lawsuit which multiple beach-front property owners filed against the town of Kennebunkport, claiming that they owned the beach in front of their homes up to the high tide water line.[1] Goose Rocks Beach was the site of the O'Hara Watercolor School run by American watercolor painter Eliot O'Hara from 1930 to 1947. The school and many other buildings burned down in the Great Fires of 1947.

Photo taken in Goose Rocks

Features and Attractions

Goose Rocks Beach is celebrated for its natural beauty and gentle waves, making it a family-friendly destination for outdoor activities. Stretching three miles, the beach is ideal for walking, sunbathing, and observing wildlife such as seals and shorebirds. Paddleboarding and kayaking are also popular activities, with rental gear and beginner classes available.

The beach's serene atmosphere and expansive sands provide ample space for picnics and games, making it a favored spot for families. Educational opportunities such as marine-themed science camps for children enhance its appeal.

Practical Information

Visitors require parking permits during the summer season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Pet access is restricted during peak hours (9 AM to 6 PM) in the summer. While the beach lacks public restroom facilities, its tranquility and scenic charm continue to attract locals and tourists alike.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ "Docket No. RE-09-111" (PDF). State of Maine, Superior Court. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Siraj (2024-12-21). "Explore Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport". Retrieved 2024-12-22.

References

43°23′56.0″N 70°24′38.0″W / 43.398889°N 70.410556°W / 43.398889; -70.410556


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