Settled 1763,  Incorporated 11 January 1777

    Fryeburg, noted for its fertile plains is located along the sweeping curves of the Saco River *. the river provides recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors each year. Fryeburg's largest body of water is Kezar Pond (1,299 acres) followed by Lovewell Pond (1,120 acres) with twelve other great ponds gracing the Fryeburg landscape. A town beach is maintained on the Saco River. Canoe rentals and campsites are available in several places. There are many sites along the Saco that offer public access to the river during its 70 mile journey through our town.

    Fryeburg maintains 12 public parks for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Our parks have simple guidelines:
1. Treat others and the land with respect
2. Carry out what you carry in
3. Take only pictures. Leave only footprint.

Click here for Fryeburg Park Map and Bike Tour 35k (.pdf

• Bradley Park- Main & River streets
  Activities: Passive recreation such as bird watching, open area for sports, and summer music events.
• Weston's Beach- North side of River street
  Activities: Canoe launch and free public swimming.
  (Lessons provided in summer by Fryeburg Recreation Department.)

• Eastman Grove-
  Portland and Oxford Streets
  Activities: Passive recreation including nature watching and walking.
• Peary Park-
  Main street in village
  Activities: Historic Site, passive recreation such as views of mountain scenery, nature watching, correcting compasses, and sports activities in open spaces.
  Named in honor of Admiral Robert E. Peary
• Battle Ground Monument Location-
  S. side Old County Rd.
  Activities: Passive recreation such as bird watching, open area for sports, and summer music events.
• Canal Bridge Campground Location-
  West side Rt. 5
  Activities: Free Swimming and canoe launch: Reservation and fee required for camping at site.

• Newman Skillings Park-Old Mill Road on Island Road.(No Parking)
  Activities: Historic mill site, camping and nature watching.
• Graustein Park- S. side Fairview Dr. on Rt 5.
  Activities: Tennis, Basketball, playground, open space for sports activities, & tables for picnics
• Frye Homestead- W. side Rt. 5
  Activities: Passive recreation such as bird watching, open area for sports, and summer music events.
• Town Forest- W. side Rt. 5
  Activities: Walking Hiking, and nature watching.
• Bog Pond Landing- N. side of Bog Pond Rd.
  Activities: Closed in winter to vehicular traffic, but open to snowmobiles and nordic skiing. Fishing and nature watching.

      The Saco River Recreational Council, a non-profit organization made up of canoeists, landowners, local residents, canoe liveries, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the states of Maine and New Hampshire has a mission of protecting the river and educating the people who use it.  The council employs river runners who can aid and rescue people along the river.