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Ferry Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 771 Google reviews · Running trail in Saco, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ferry Beach State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs.
What runners say about Ferry Beach State Park
“Not crowded clean area with a lifeguard stand ( wasn't used while I was here) Many seashells for kids to collect benches to sit on AAA rating from me.”
“This is a beautiful little park with gentle paths winding through the woods and a really lovely beachfront area.”
“Not crowded clean area with a lifeguard stand ( wasn't used while I was here) Many seashells for kids to collect benches to sit on AAA rating from me.”
Ok reading about this place at first I thought too good to be as advertised. First impression was wow nice parking for handicap and regular. Bathrooms were very nice and open during all warmer weather. The path down to beach is very accessible for any wheelchair.
This is a beautiful little park with gentle paths winding through the woods and a really lovely beachfront area. I visited after the tourist season was over and experienced some true fall magic here.
Price is right at $7, plenty of parking. The State Park officer at Reception incredibly helpful and hospitable. I enjoyed the trails and walk to tParking. Was even beautiful overcast and foggy. Even Got a thank you for visiting and a wave departing the park!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Nice beach. Long coastline. Picnic area is large but in the woods. You walk down a path that goes under the road to get to the beach. Bathrooms are a horror show.
Trail conditions & character
“We didn’t have an issue parking, but I think during the busier parts of the summer it could fill up quick.”
“nothing like the bath waters of southern maine, several pictures of beaches in area of bay view all from this year”
“Bathrooms are always stocked and super clean, Well as clean as out house toilets go lol.”
“Nice trails to stroll, lovely beach, free admission for seniors from Maine, pet friendly trails, dogs not allowed on the beach.”
“Not crowded clean area with a lifeguard stand ( wasn't used while I was here) Many seashells for kids to collect benches to sit on AAA rating from me.”
“The path down to beach is very accessible for any wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Ferry Beach State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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