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June 2022

Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation

Community & Family Programs

Windham Summerfest

"Bringing Unity to the Community!"

June 18th, 2022

Join us for our annual Summerfest event at the Windham High School campus! The day kicks off at 12:00 pm with the parade, followed by events throughout the day including live music, a car show, live entertainment, activities for kids, and more! Once the sun sets, we will have a fireworks display!

Maine Backyard Campout

Weekend of July 8th

Over the second weekend in July, families all across the state of Maine will participate in a backyard campout to celebrate National Parks and Recreation month. Enjoy the great outdoors right outside your own back door, or camp out as a family in your living room. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of summer in Maine while enjoying time as a family.

When: The weekend starting Friday, July 8th - choose the night(s) that work best for you!

Where: Your backyard, your living room, or anywhere at your own home!

What:

• First 40 families to register receive a FREE “campout kit” with s’mores ingredients and a fire starter!
• Everyone who registers will receive game and activity suggestions, campfire safety tips, and fun camping recipes.
• Send us your pictures or videos of you and your family making s'mores or building a fort!

Register below or call us at 892-1905 for more information.

Discounted Admission Tickets

Sales Begin June 13th

Park Updates

Dundee Park 

Now Open for the Season!

A season pass allows families with 15 passenger max. vehicles unlimited visits to the park during the season.

Windham residents may request an additional pass for a household with multiple vehicles; non-residents may request a second pass at half price for a household with multiple vehicles.

Pass stickers may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office, at Dundee Park's Gatehouse or Boathouse, or online at windhamrecreation.com.

Park Hours:

May 28 - June 12 (open weekends and Memorial Day): 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

June 13 - June 26: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

June 27 - Aug 19: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Aug 20 - Sep 4: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

September 5: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

2022 Season Pass Rates



Windham Residents $65

Windham Seniors (55+): $45

Non-Residents: $80

Non-Resident Seniors (55+): $60

Veterans & Active Military - Same as senior rates, but must purchase pass in-person to show Military ID.

Park Facility Reservations

Host your event at one of our parks!

Donnabeth Lippman Park

Dundee Park

Windham Community Park

The pavilion next to the pond is available for parties and get togethers! Reservation fees are $25 for the pavilion, with giant lawn games available for rent for an additional $15.

Three locations at Dundee Park are available to be reserved for groups of 20 or more: the Beach Pavilion, the Grove Pavilion, and the Picnic Area. Reservation fee is $60 for first 20 people, $3 for each additional.

Outdoor basketball and volleyball courts are available for reservation. Reservation fee is $25 per day per court, with equipment rental available for an additional $15.

Youth Programs

Summer Enrichment Programs

For Grades 1-9

Enrichment programs are add-on's to day camp programs and children not enrolled in summer day camp are welcome to register! Spots are limited so register early!

Playdates in the Park

For Ages 5 & Under

With the warmer weather, we're bringing our popular "Kiddie Gym" program outdoors! Preschoolers ages 5 and under are invited to join us on Tuesday and Friday mornings for fun with playmates on our Town Hall playground, along with other outdoor toys provided by Windham Parks and Recreation. We can't wait for these fun playdates!

This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required.

Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays, May 3 - September 30

Location: Windham Town Hall Playground

Time: 10:00-11:30 am

Fee: $2 per session per child

      $10 for 6-visit pass

     $25 for 15-visit pass

     $45 for 30 visit pass

Please note: Kiddie Gym passes will be honored for this program.

Summer Track

For Ages 5-14

We will be holding our Summer Track season for youth ages 5-14 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from June 20 - August 10.

Two registration options are available: one which includes participation in weekly Thursday meets, or our "Skills and Drills" program, for those only interested in our evening skill development practices.

Registration closes Friday, June 10

Adult Programs

Monday Night Basketball

Ages 21+

Adults ages 21+, please join us on Monday nights at the Windham Town Hall for basketball. Games will be played in a pick-up format.

Pre-registration is required for this program



Summer Session

Dates: Monday, May 2 - August 29, 2022 (exclusion dates 6/20, 7/4)

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $25

Maine State Museum - Poland Spring

Ages 25+

We will be heading to Poland to visit the historic Maine State Building. Constructed for the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, it was built to serve as the state’s entry to the fairgrounds. After being dismantled, it was loaded on a freight train and brought back to Maine! Once we’re done we’ll make a stop at Cyndi’s Dockside for lunch.



Date: Friday, June 17

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Fee: $14

Lunch: On your own

Senior Programs (55+)

Bath Iron Works - By Land and by Sea

The tour begins in the exhibit “BIW: Building America’s Navy,” then boards the trolley for a ride past the shipyard. Our guide will give the history of the yard and highlight key elements. Finally, we board the museum’s cruise boat for a one-hour cruise for a one-hour cruise featuring spectacular views of modern shipbuilding and a close-up look at naval ships. 



Date: Monday, June 27

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Fee: $60

Lunch: On your own

Monthly Lunches

One Friday per month, lunches will now be served at various locations around Windham. This month's lunch will be a BBQ served by the folks at Windham Parks and Recreation! 

Registration and payment are required by 4:00 pm. on the Wednesday before each lunch. Registration can be done online (see link below), in person at the Parks and Recreation Dept. or call 892-1905.

Register by 4:00pm on Wednesday, June 22

Date: Friday, June 24

Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm

Location: Dundee Park

Fee: $14

Weekly Shopping

Join Windham Parks & Recreation every Thursday morning to go shopping in North Windham. This program is FREE for seniors who can't drive or get to a store on their own. Participants are required to call our office and reserve your spot between Monday - Wednesday of that week. The route and the times may vary slightly each week based upon the number of participants that reserve a spot. Picking up from different locations may require a slight wait. Call us at 892-1905 to reserve your spot. 

Windham Parks & Recreation

8 School Rd

(207) 892-1905

Parks&Recreation@windhammaine.us

www.windhamrecreation.com