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Deering Oaks Park

Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
207-874-8793
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Ranked #28 of 68 attractions in Portland
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Traveler Description: Deering Oaks is a wonderful park for children 2 to 92. Every Saturday morning there is a Farmer's Market from 7am to Noon. In the park you will find... more »
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Westbrook, Maine
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“An oasis in city of Portland”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Lots to do here--sports fields, tennis, horseshoe pits, playground, concerts, farmers' market, outdoor plays, mature trees. More

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West Buxton, Maine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Mr Deering's Legacy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

With a wonderful group of volunteers, the Friends of Deering Oaks have made a big impact in an iconic city park. Make certain to visit the Castle. Ducks in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Plus a Rose Garden. And there is a wonderful if crowded -- for Maine -- Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Still, it would... More

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West Buxton, Maine
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Always brings back childhood memories.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

Great playground for younger kids, nice paths to walk and lots of little critters and ducks to see. Bring a picnic and have some fun More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“cute park for todlers to run around”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

This park was very nice- 2 playground areas a tennis, baseball field,basketball court. The kids enjoyed running around . More

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Portland
2 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great park with lots to do”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2006
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I am fortunate to live right down the street from this park. Not only does it have a huge duck pond, but there's a free little water park section for kids to play. More

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