Beaches

• Public restrooms open daily from first weekend in May through Columbus Day
• Surfing allowed in designated surfing area only.
• Two (2) Beach Wheelchairs available to the public at the Bathhouse between 9:30am and 4:30pm daily.  (See the Lifeguards)
• Restaurants, take-out food and convenience stores within walking distance

 

Permit Parking

• Permit parking is allowed on Long Beach from Libby's Campground to Nubble Road in marked parking spaces
• Permit parking is in lined/marked parking spaces only.
• Permits are valid from April 15th through October 31st annually.
• York resident or a property owner is entitled to purchase a Beach Parking Permit from the Town Clerks office. 
• Sticker Costs:
• Vehicle registered in York: $60.00 or $30.00 for Senior Citizens aged 65 and over
• Vehicles NOT registered in York: $80.00

 In Accordance with Maine State Law, a vehicle displaying a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may park in a parking area with a meter/Kiosk without a charge and may park a length of time that does not exceed twice the otherwise allowed limit.

Kiosks are $4.00 per hour

• In effect from April 15th through October 31^st from 8:00am until 10:00pm 7 Days a week.
• Parking for Long Beach from Libby's Campground to Nubble Road in marked parking spaces.
• Kiosks accept all major credit cards, some also take coins as well.
• ParkMobile is also available in metered locations. Look for the green signs with the zone info and QR code.

• No domestic animals between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm from May 20th through September 20th.
• Required to be on a leash between May 20th and September 20th between 6:00pm and sunrise.
• Animal Control Ordinance

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE:

• Yes, in accordance with Maine State Law, a vehicle displaying a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may parkin a parking area with a meter / kiosk without a charge and may park for a length of time that does not exceed twice the otherwise allowed limit.

LIFEGUARDS:

• Seasonal Lifeguards on duty daily from the last week in June through Labor Day between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

SMOKE FREE:

• All of York’s beaches are smoke-free

TRASH RECEPTACLES:  No.

• Carry In – Carry Out Policy

GRILLS, CAMPFIRES, AND BONFIRES:

• Prohibited. Please see the Beach Ordinance for more

WATER QUALITY TESTING:  Yes

• Weekly testing through Maine Healthy Beaches and more information is available here:  http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/default.aspx

SURFCASTING:

• Yes – only when there are no swimmers in water or on the beach.

BUS AND RV PARKING:

• Oversized vehicles are restricted to one (1) parking space

• Vehicles over 22' in length or towing trailers are prohibited in all town lots

KAYAKS:

• May be launched in designated surfing area only with Lifeguard Approval

• Public restrooms. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for managing the facility which is open from May 1^st through Columbus Day weekend. The schedule and hours of operation are as follows;
  • May 1^st through June 15^th, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • June 16^th through September 15^th, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • September 16^th through October 15^th, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Schedule may be extended, weather permitting
• Playground
• Gazebo
• Covered Bandstand area
• Basketball Courts
• Grassy Park for picnics and play
• Restaurants, take-out food, convenience market, shopping and arcade within walking distance
• Two (2) Beach Wheelchairs available to the public at the Bathhouse between 9:30am and 4:30pm daily.  (See the Lifeguards)

 

Kiosks are $4.00 per hour

• In effect from April 15th through October 31^st from 8:00am until 10:00pm 7 Days a week.
• Parking for Short Sands - Ellis Park is in the parking lot off of Ocean Ave in marked spaces only.
• Kiosks accept all major credit cards, some also take coins as well.
• ParkMobile is also available in metered locations. Look for the green signs with the zone info and QR code.

• No domestic animals between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm from May 20th through September 20th.
• Required to be on a leash between May 20th and September 20th between 6:00pm and sunrise.
• Animal Control Ordinance

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE:

• Yes, in accordance with Maine State Law, a vehicle displaying a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may parkin a parking area with a meter / kiosk without a charge and may park for a length of time that does not exceed twice the otherwise allowed limit.

LIFEGUARDS:

• Seasonal Lifeguards on duty daily from the last week in June through Labor Day between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

SMOKE FREE:

• All of York’s beaches are smoke-free

TRASH RECEPTACLES:  No.

• Carry In – Carry Out Policy

GRILLS, CAMPFIRES, AND BONFIRES:

• Prohibited. Please see the Beach Ordinance for more

WATER QUALITY TESTING:  Yes

• Weekly testing through Maine Healthy Beaches and more information is available here:  http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/default.aspx

SURFCASTING:

• Yes – only when there are no swimmers in water or on the beach.

BUS AND RV PARKING:

• Oversized vehicles are restricted to one (1) parking space

• Vehicles over 22' in length or towing trailers are prohibited in all town lots

SURFING:

• Prohibited and controlled by the Ellis Short Sands Park Ordinances

• Public Restrooms available
• One (1) Beach Wheelchair available to the public at the Bathhouse between 9:30am and 4:30pm daily.  (See the Lifeguards)
• Restaurants within walking distance

Permit Parking

• Permit parking is allowed on Harbor Beach along Harbor Beach Road and also on York Street from Varrell Lane to Woodbridge Roaf in designated areas.
• Permit parking is in lined/marked parking spaces only.
• Permits are valid from April 15th through October 31st annually.
• York resident or a property owner is entitled to purchase a Beach Parking Permit from the Town Clerks office. 
• Sticker Costs:
• Vehicle registered in York: $60.00 or $30.00 for Senior Citizens aged 65 and over
• Vehicles NOT registered in York: $80.00

 In Accordance with Maine State Law, a vehicle displaying a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may park in a parking area with a meter/Kiosk without a charge and may park a length of time that does not exceed twice the otherwise allowed limit.

Kiosks are $4.00 per hour

• In effect from April 15th through October 31^st from 8:00am until 10:00pm 7 Days a week.
• Parking for Harbor Beach from Varrell Lane to Woodbridge Road on York Street (Route 1A) in marked spaces only.
• Kiosks accept all major credit cards, some also take coins as well.
• ParkMobile is also available in metered locations. Look for the green signs with the zone info and QR code.

• No domestic animals between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm from May 20th through September 20th.
• Required to be on a leash between May 20th and September 20th between 6:00pm and sunrise.
• Animal Control Ordinance

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE:

• Yes, in accordance with Maine State Law, a vehicle displaying a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may parkin a parking area with a meter / kiosk without a charge and may park for a length of time that does not exceed twice the otherwise allowed limit.

LIFEGUARDS:

• Seasonal Lifeguards on duty daily from the last week in June through Labor Day between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

SMOKE FREE:

• All of York’s beaches are smoke-free

TRASH RECEPTACLES:  No.

• Carry In – Carry Out Policy

GRILLS, CAMPFIRES, AND BONFIRES:

• Prohibited. Please see the Beach Ordinance for more

WATER QUALITY TESTING:  Yes

• Weekly testing through Maine Healthy Beaches and more information is available here:  http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/default.aspx

SURFCASTING:

• Yes – only when there are no swimmers in water or on the beach.

BUS AND RV PARKING:

• Oversized vehicles are restricted to one (1) parking space

• Vehicles over 22' in length or towing trailers are prohibited in all town lots

Permit Parking

• Permit parking is allowed on Cape Neddick Beach along Shore Road across from the entrance to the beach and also on River Road.
• Permit parking is in lined/marked parking spaces only.
• Permits are valid from April 15th through October 31st annually.
• York resident or a property owner is entitled to purchase a Beach Parking Permit from the Town Clerks office. 
• Sticker Costs:
• Vehicle registered in York: $60.00 or $30.00 for Senior Citizens aged 65 and over
• Vehicles NOT registered in York: $80.00

 In Accordance with Maine State Law, a vehicle displaying a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may park in a parking area with a meter/Kiosk without a charge and may park a length of time that does not exceed twice the otherwise allowed limit.

• No domestic animals between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm from May 20th through September 20th.
• Required to be on a leash between May 20th and September 20th between 6:00pm and sunrise.
• Animal Control Ordinance

SMOKE FREE:

• All of York’s beaches are smoke-free

TRASH RECEPTACLES:  No.

• Carry In – Carry Out Policy

GRILLS, CAMPFIRES, AND BONFIRES:

• Prohibited. Please see the Beach Ordinance for more

WATER QUALITY TESTING:  Yes

• Weekly testing through Maine Healthy Beaches and more information is available here:  http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/default.aspx

BUS AND RV PARKING:

• Oversized vehicles are restricted to one (1) parking space

• Vehicles over 22' in length or towing trailers are prohibited in all town lots