View the entire newsletter on the web!

August 2022

Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation

Community & Family Programs

Summer Concert Series

at Dundee Park

Join us at Dundee Park for the final show of our 6th annual Summer Concert Series!

All concerts are from 6:30 - 8:00 PM and admission is FREE after 5 PM!

Tuesday, August 9 – Flamin’ Raymond and Sizzlin’ Susan

(Concessions provided by The American Legion Auxillary)

Transportation to concerts is available for Windham seniors (55+) in need.

Contact (207) 892-1905 for more information.

Summer Photo Contest

Have you captured that special moment with your child enjoying a lovely summer day, snapped a photo of your pet frolicking in the yard, or found that perfect photo opp to capture the beauty of summer in Maine? We would love to showcase your photograph!

2022 Categories: Family - Nature - Pets - Youth Photographer (under 18)

Maximum of 3 entries per person per category.

Contest opened on Monday, June 20th.

All entries must be received by Friday, September 9th at 4:00pm.

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:

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

Creative Kiddie Craft Time

For Children Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to craft and create together! Moms and dads, grandparents, babysitters, aunts and uncles… All are welcome to join us at Town Hall for simple craft projects with all supplies provided.

This popular program can fill quickly, so be sure to pre-register!

Craft: Birdhouses & Windchimes

Date: Wednesday, August 24

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $5 per child

Register by Sunday, August 21

Playdates in the Park

For Ages 5 & Under

With the warmer weather, we're brought 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 until 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.

Tennis in the Parks

For Grades 1-5

The tennis program where kids play while they learn! Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!

All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket, and a t-shirt!  

Fall Session

Dates: Sundays, September 11 - October 16 (Rain date: 10/23)

Times: Grades 1-3 (Red Ball) - 12:00 - 1:00 PM

      Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball): 1:15 - 2:15 PM

Location: Windham High School Tennis Courts (behind the school)

Fee: $65

Registration closes Wednesday, September 14 at 4 PM

Adult Programs

Monday & Thursday Night Basketball

Ages 21+

Adults ages 21+, please join us on Monday (and now Thursday!) 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: Mondays and Thursdays, May 2 - September 1

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $25 per session

Learn to Kayak

Ages 25+

Come learn the essential skills and knowledge the novice kayaker or “never been before but always wanted to try it” paddler needs for recreational kayaking.

This on-the-water instruction covers a variety of kayaking fundamentals from safety equipment, rescue techniques, smooth entering, and exiting, to weather and water conditions, and more. Learn the basic types of kayaks and how to select the one that is best for you.

Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs for all on-the-water instruction will be provided. Once we gather the fundamentals we will explore the natural and picturesque landscape of Sebago Lake and the surrounding inlets and streams.

You will get 2 days of lessons, Tuesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug 25. Transportation is available to Raymond Beach for anyone who may need it.

Pre-registration is required for this program



Summer Session

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, August 23 and 25

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Raymond Beach

Fee: $70

Tennis in the Parks

Ages 18+

Led by a USTA approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players.

All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!

Fall Session

Dates: Sundays, September 11 - October 16 (Rain date: 10/23)

Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Location: Windham High School Tennis Courts (behind the school)

Fee: $75

Registration closes Wednesday, September 14 at 4 PM.

Senior Programs (55+)

Monthly Lunches at our Parks 

Our final summer lunch will be provided by Subway!

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, August 24

Date: Friday, August 26

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