Maine Places to Love: South Portland

With a working waterfront and panoramic views of Portland Harbor and Casco Bay, South Portland has not only coastal charm, but also the bustling activity of a larger city. Southern Maine Community College brings students and the Maine Mall brings shoppers, but residential neighborhoods abound. Local restaurants dot the city, offering a taste of various cuisines. Walking trails and parks give residents plenty of quieter spots to relax, and a beach is never far away.

Play Ball! And Lots More: The Wainwright Recreation Complex, formerly part of a 400-acre potato and turf farm, offers 66 acres of athletic fields. (southportland.org)
Six Miles: The length of the Greenbelt Walkway, which runs from Bug Light to the Wainwright Fields. (southportlandlandtrust.org)
Est. 1898: First settled in 1630, South Portland wasn’t incorporated as a city until 1898. (wikipedia)
Big Wheels of Commerce: South Portland’s Maine Mall is the largest mall in the state. (wikipedia)
Greek to Me: Named for its small size, Bug Light is designed after an ancient Greek monument. It was built, of cast-iron plates, in 1875. (southportland.org)
40 Creative Years: Aug. 10, 2019 will mark the 40th Art in the Park festival, held each year at Mill Creek Park. (artintheparkmaine.com)
Students for Stacks: In 1964, eighth-graders advocated for a public library to be established. In December 1966, the new building was opened to the public. (southportlandlibrary.com)in 1875. (southportland.org)
Not Run-of-the Mill: Mill Creek Park boasts a pond with fountain and a gazebo, and hosts events throughout the year. (southportland.org)
Since 1952: … Uncle Andy’s Diner in Knightville has been feeding South Portlanders. (facebook.com/uncleandysdiner)
Florentine flavor: Enio’s Eatery on Cottage Road finds inspiration in Florence’s small trattorias. (enioseatery.com)

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