South Portland, Maine
Bug light is a tiny lighthouse situated on the mouth of the Fore River in South Portland, ME.
The beach to the left of the lighthouse is dog friendly year round and is an awesome place to dip your feet after a long day.
This little cove is the perfect place to take your best bud in the summer to cool off. Willard Beach, which is on the other side of the light house, prohibits doggos during peak season, and one of the only other beaches to allow them year round is Bay View in Saco (a 30 minute drive from Portland.)
There is a nice view of the Portland docks and downtown buildings from the sandy cove and you are bound to see more then a few large ships pass by the harbor if you take a few moments to sit and enjoy the view.
There is plenty of parking in the Bug Light park, which has a few walkways and acres of grassy lawns to run on. Also make sure you walk out to the lighthouse and catch the ocean breeze!
🖤 Annie
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Here is some more information from SouthPortland.org:
"Bug Light Park, the eastern terminus of the Greenbelt Walkway, offers expansive views of Portland Harbor and the skyline of Maine’s largest city. The 8.78 acre park was the site of major shipbuilding activity during WWII. An estimated 30,000 people were employed here from 1941-1945 building liberty ships for the New England Shipbuilding Corp. and the South Portland Shipbuilding Corp. Although far less bustling today, Bug Light Park is a popular destination for picnicking, boating, kite flying and salt water fishing. Rest rooms are available seasonally. A busy boat launching area (seasonal fees required) and a liberty ship memorial are at opposite ends of the park. In between is a paved walkway along the shore and out to Bug Light itself. Seasonal events include a Kite Festival, Summer Movie Nights, a car show, and a day-long 4th of July celebration culminating with clear views of Portland's fireworks display across the harbor. The park is also available for private functions and events. Portland Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1875 and is one of Maine's most elegant lighthouses. Though modeled on an ancient Greek monument, it was built with plates of cast iron. It was dubbed "Bug Light" due to its small size."