Ellsworth Recreation

Harbor Park & Marina

Home of the Ellsworth Marina with summertime events including concerts in the park, a boat dock and slips, picnic tables and a fabulous display of wildlife.

Knowlton Park

Knowlton Park is a gathering place for fun! An open green space with picnic tables, a play ground, and splash pad, it’s almost always bustling with activity.

Branch Lake – Mill Pond Park

Branch Lake – Sand Beach

Green Lake – Nicolin Park

You don’t have to leave the city to find miles of scenic walking trails.

Birdsacre Sanctuary

An excellent place to hike during the summer, snowshoe and ski during the winter.

Branch Lake Public Forest

Three miles of trails which pass through various forest types, along a stream, to a large marsh, and to the shore of Branch Lake. Download a PDF trail map here.

Indian Point Trail

The spectacular view of Ellsworth and the Union River is easily worth the short hike out to the end of the point.

Woodlawn Park

Today they are used for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, running, and walking.

Boats can be launched in the Union River at Harbor Park and at public boat launches on several lakes in Ellsworth.

Branch Lake

Because Branch Lake is the City of Ellsworth’s drinking water source, Branch Lake boat launch has strict regulations including a boat inspection before a craft can enter the water.

Harbor Park & Marina

Right in the heart of Downtown Ellsworth is the beautiful Harbor Park & Marina. Gas, moorings, restrooms, picnic areas and an east walk to downtown!

Green Lake

This is a city owned facility on the Nicolin Road off Rt. 1A.

Graham Lake

There are two boat launches on Graham Lake, one state owned on Route 179 and one city owned on Route 180.

Patten Pond

Just out of town on Route 172 in Surry is a launch to Lower Patten Pond.

Leonard Lake

Accessible only by carrying boat to the water.