Biddeford Recreation

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

🌿 Explore Clifford Park! 🌿

Join a Registered Maine Recreation Guide for a unique outdoor adventure focused on natural history and discovering Clifford Park from a new perspective.

📝 Pre-registration required
🌐 www.biddefordrec.com

06/02/2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, guests, city staff and officials, and friends from the dog park attended a special ribbon cutting ceremony at Rotary Park to celebrate the grand opening of Girl Scout Troop 1049’s Pet Paws Pantry!

Troop 1049 includes troop members Bella, Jasmine, Sarrena, and Zoe. The event was the culmination of a year-long project for the troop to achieve their Silver Award. Parent volunteer, Annie Rosario, shared that this project must be mission-driven and designed to have a long lasting impact, with a commitment of 50 hours of community service. In total this year, the troop has completed 65-70 hours of community service for this project and other activities to support animals and raise funds to benefit local animal shelters and the Biddeford Dog Park. The troop built the pantry in collaboration with the BRCOT Carpentry Program and collected donated dog toys to use at the dog park, along with leashes and pet care items to stock the pantry.

In attendance were family and friends honoring the troop, with speeches given by Troop parent Annie Rosario, Mayor Liam LaFountain, Recreation Deputy Director Erika Dube, and Kelsey Ruzzi, Volunteer Chair for the Biddeford Dog Park. Honored pet guests Bodhi, Chowder, Annie, Koda, Leroy, and Maddie enjoyed the toys and homemade dog treats following the ribbon cutting.

Special Thank You’s include:
Sara Rosario – Creative Director at Pulp and Wire
Meow Lounge in Westbrook
Steppin’ Out Dance Centre in S**o
Dr. Kelly Hill, Veterinarian at Haven Veterinary, Hospice and Senior Care
Little Threads Sewing and Melanie in Alfred
Burger King in Biddeford
The Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
The Biddeford Recreation Department
The Biddeford Dog Park
Safe Haven Human Society
Ever After Mustang Rescue
Animal Welfare Society

Thank you to Troop 1049 for your leadership, stewardship, and civic contributions to Biddeford! The pantry will benefit visitors to the Biddeford Dog Park for years to come.

FMI about the project and Saturday’s event, follow the link to view the Portland Press Herald article: https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/30/biddeford-girl-scouts-open-pet-paws-pantry-to-help-local-dogs/

05/31/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Discover Your Running Passion This Summer!

Join A Running Passion Track & Field Club for youth ages 4–14 at the Biddeford High School Track. Athletes will build skills, confidence, and a love for track & field in a fun and supportive environment.

📍 First Practice: June 15
📍 Practices held twice weekly through July
👟 Developmental & Competitive divisions available

Participants receive coaching, a team shirt/singlet, snacks, water, and meet opportunities.

Register today at www.biddefordrec.com and hit the ground running this summer! 🏅💨

05/30/2026

🌳 “My Biddeford Rec Is…” 🌳

Share Your Story With Us!

As we prepare to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month this July, we want to hear from YOU!

What does Biddeford Recreation mean to you and your family? Is it summer camp memories, afternoons at the park, beach days, youth sports, fitness classes, community events, or friendships made along the way?

📸 Share your story and photos with us this spring and help us showcase the impact that parks, programs, and community spaces have on the lives of Biddeford residents.

❤️ Complete the “My Biddeford Rec Is…” and email it to us: [email protected]

Every story helps tell the story of our community!

05/28/2026

Junior Golf Clinic is right around the corner!

Learn the fundamentals of golf this summer through our Junior Golf Clinic starter program!
This fun 3-day clinic is designed for juniors interested in learning the game of golf for life — regardless of natural talent, ambitions, or experience level. Participants will receive instruction and playing opportunities in a supportive environment focused on learning and fun.

Program instruction includes:
Full swing fundamentals
Chipping & putting basics
Golf safety
Course etiquette

Location: Dutch Elm Golf Course – Arundel, Maine

Dates: June 23–25, 2026

Ages: 7–15 (session times vary by age division)

Fee: $90

Instructor: Jon Jaques
Biddeford High School Varsity Golf Coach

05/28/2026

Tiger Summer Countdown has begun!

In just FIVE weeks, our cubs will be playing, adventuring, and making memories that will last a life time!

Summer camp enrollment is currently full for Kindergarten and Tiger Adventure Camp (grades 5 – 8). Space is limited in all other age groups! Summer Camp enrollment deadline is Friday, June 12, 2026.

Don’t miss out! Hurry to www.biddefordrec.com while seats last!

05/26/2026

🐾 Huge shoutout to local Girl Scouts Troop 1049 for completing their Silver Award Project right here in Biddeford! We are so excited they chose our very own dog park for this amazing community project! 💚

Introducing the Pet Paws Toy Pantry — a fun way to “Take a Toy or Leave a Toy” for pups visiting the park! 🦴🎾

Join Troop 1049 this Saturday at the dog park for their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Come celebrate these hardworking scouts and check out this paws-itively awesome addition to the park! 🐶✂️

See details below! 👇

05/26/2026

🌲 Join us for a fun outdoor adventure at Clifford Park with a unique focus on natural history! Led by a Registered Maine Recreation Guide, this group outing will encourage participants to explore the park’s natural areas from a whole new perspective. Bring your curiosity, sense of adventure, and love for the outdoors! 🍃

📍 Clifford Park
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Please pre-register to reserve your spot: www.biddefordrec.com

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Reminder: The J. Richard Martin Community Center and all Biddeford Recreation programs will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.