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	How do I get to the Saco Recreation Complex? The Saco Recreation Complex is an outdoor facility located at the end of Foss Road. Driving Directions If you are coming north/south on the Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 Saco/Old Orchard Beach. Afte... How do I get to the Saco Community Center? The Saco Community Center is located at 75 Franklin St. Driving Directions If you are coming north/south on the Maine Turnpike take Exit 36 Saco/Old Orchard Beach. After passing through the toll b... What do you have for Special Events? Please contact the Saco Parks & Recreation office at 283-3139 or email at parksandrec@sacomaine.org. Saco Spirit is involved with some of these special events and may be contacted at: 146 Ma... Does Saco have any outdoor skating facilities? Not at this time but one is planned for the future at the Saco Recreation Complex on the Foss Road. Does Saco have any sliding hills? There are several areas at Saco Middle School Recreation Area where families may sled that are open to the public. Clarks Hill on the Ferry Road is available but requires on road parking. Please use c... Do you hold a program if school is cancelled and how do I find out about cancellations? Programs normally held in Saco Schools are cancelled if school is cancelled due to weather conditions or school functions. Programs held at other locations are subject to cancellation. You may find... Where can I launch my boat, canoe or kayak to access the ocean or the river? Ocean There are three boat ramps with ocean access on the Saco River. The first is located at the Camp Ellis Municipal wharf located in Camp Ellis at the end of Ferry Road (this is the closest launch... Where do I get a fishing license? Fishing licenses may be purchased from the City Clerk of Saco, located at Saco City Hall, 300 Main Street, Saco, Maine 04072 or call 284-4831. You may also purchase Fishing and Hunting Licenses onl... Can I rent a park or building for a private function? Yes you can. Please fill out the appropriate forms and return them to the Saco Parks & Recreation Office at 75 Franklin St. All deposits and fees must be paid prior to the function. Fee schedules ... Do you rent canoes? Not at this time. What do you offer for programs? Historically we have Winter Programs from January thru mid-March, Summer Programs from late June thru early- August and Fall Programs from early September thru early-October. Registration precedes the... Where can I take my family swimming? <b>Ocean</b> Bayview Beach (City Owned) - Free parking at corner of Bayview and Seaside; Kinney Shores (City Owned) - Minimal on street parking available Ferry Beach State Park - Locate... What kind of tree should I plant in front of my house near the street? The answer to this question varies from house to house. The City Tree Warden (Director of Parks and Recreation) or his designee will come to your house or site and assist you in your selection and mak... Who is responsible for street side trees and their maintenance? Chapter 204 of the City Code designates the Parks and Recreation Department to have jurisdiction over all park and/ or street trees within the City.