COASTAL HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COALITION ACTIVITY GUIDE Arundel, Biddeford, Buxton, Dayton, Hollis, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Saco Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition is proud to present the Physical Activity Resource Guide covering the communities of Arundel, Buxton, Biddeford, Dayton, Hollis, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. CHCC, a local Healthy Maine Partnership, is a community-based health promotion coalition working to promote tobacco prevention/cessation, substance abuse and obesity prevention in communities and schools. The coalition is a program at the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We hope that this guide is a valuable resource to anyone who is either interested in increasing their activity level or exploring other venues to be active in. The guide is also available for download at: www.une.edu/chcc TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started 4 York County Health Facts 5 Beaches 6 Bowling 8 Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing 9 Cycling 9 Dancing 12 Fishing 13 Golf 15 Horseback Riding 17 Ice-Skating 18 Kayaking, Canoeing & Boating 19 Orchards, Farms & Farmer’s Markets 21 Playgrounds & Parks 23 Skateboarding 28 Surfing 29 Swimming 30 Tennis 32 Walking & Hiking 33 Adult Sports Clubs 39 Kids Sports Clubs 40 Fitness Centers 44 Recreation Departments 46 Municipal Information 49 Note: Listings are by town and the type of physical activity. Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition (207) 602-3504
[email protected] www.une.edu/chcc Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition GETTING STARTED Safety First Before starting an exercise program, be sure to check with your doctor. Start slow especially if you haven’t exercised in a while and build your fitness gradually.