Fore River Sanctuary
Rowe Ave, Portland, ME 04102
85 acres · 2.5 miles of trails
Follow the 2.5 miles of trails along Fore River and Jewell Falls in this 85-acre Portland preserve. Leashed dogs access shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Trails can be muddy after rain.
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- Park
- Fore River Sanctuary
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Coordinates
- 43.6622, -70.2925
- Size
- 85 acres
- Trail miles
- 2.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
85-acre Portland Trails preserve with 2.5 miles of trails along Fore River and Jewell Falls. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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