Category: Parks & Recreation

Carpentier Park Revitalization Planned

If a funding request by the City of Sanford is successful, there will be some great improvements coming to Carpentier Park. Lee Burnett, who works as a grant writer for the City, described the project at the City Council’s April 20 meeting. He said the city was contacted by aides to Representative Chellie Pingree, who said that now that federal earmarks have been revived, there is an opportunity for funding of community projects. Former Parks & Recreation Director Alan Grady…
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Parade? No. Fireworks? Yes!

The City Council’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee this week began the job of planning for Sanford’s summer holiday celebrations, when they spoke with Recreation Coordinator Lori Hegarty and Parks Supervisor Brian Desrochers. Effective May 24, state guidelines will allow for outdoor events to be held at 100% capacity, as long as social distancing measures are followed. They debated whether crowds could be adequately spaced at various events. It was decided that traditional Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades…
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Fishing Derby Winners

There was a great turnout at Winterfest on Saturday, February 13, for the Ice Fishing Derby on Number One Pond. 53 kids participated and many fish were caught. In the Large Mouth Bass category, Logan Cormack, age 14, won the blue ribbon with a 16 ¼ inch fish. Olivia Lovejoy, age 3, won second place with her 16 inch fish, and Hannah Morgan, age 13, took third prize for her 15 ½ inch catch. Nine year old Grace Grant took…
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Winterfest! February 13-19

Sanford Parks and Recreation have a full week of activities planned (snow and ice permitting!) to celebrate winter and keep the kids busy. On Saturday, February 13, there will be a free ice fishing derby for kids 15 and younger, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at #1 Pond. Over $300 in prizes will be given away. Register from 7:30 to 9:00. Equipment and bait will be available. 3 trap limit. Parents, please support your kids. Free hot chocolate, coffee…
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2021 Junior Duck Stamp Challenge

Maine Audubon is collaborating with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the 27th annual Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program. Educators can download a free dynamic, multidisciplinary curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. The program encourages students to explore their natural world, invites them to investigate biology and wildlife management principles and challenges them to express and share what they have learned with others. Maine Audubon is presenting special free…
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