Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Park Ranger Program for East End Beach

The city’s Park Ranger Program for the East End Beach will run through the remainder of the summer. The Rangers are charged with supervising the East End Boat Launch as well as enforcing safety regulations for the East End Park.

The Rangers will collect boat launch fees, which are list below (proof of residency for Portland residents is required).

Daily Fees: Resident $5, Nonresident $10 and Commercial $125

Boaters are reminded that the following acts are prohibited at or near the boat launch: storage of gear on dock; swimming; consumption of alcoholic beverages; boat anchoring; fishing off or near the dock; and overnight parking. Boaters are allowed fifteen minutes for loading and unloading gear on the dock and should park in designated areas. Children under ten years of age must wear a personal floatation device and be accompanied by an adult. Dogs need to be on a short leash (8 feet or less).

Visitors to the East End Beach are reminded that glass containers, alcoholic beverages, floating devices and fishing are prohibited at the beach. Dogs are permitted on the beach from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Please help keep the beach clean by throwing away all trash in proper receptacles.

The public restrooms located at the East End Beach will be open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The East End Park is closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

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