Recreation & Parks Department
The Fort Kent Recreation and Parks Department will strive to enhance the quality of life for Fort Kent citizens by offering a variety of activities that encourage overall wellness, cultural opportunities, natural resource appreciation, and fellowship with neighbors. Our mission is to build upon the natural beauty of our town through the administration, improvement, care, and maintenance of parks, facilities, and public areas.
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Canine Ordinance
Skating Rink
Walking & Bike Trail Map
Rec. Pavilion Waiver Agreement
Facilities Under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Parks
Riverside Park:
Located off East Main Street on the banks of the St. John River. The Park consists of approximately 7.2 acres. This passive recreation park features a pavilion, boat landing, bike/walking trail, picnic area, 14 RV camping sites, public restrooms, outdoor basketball court, children's playground, soccer fields, seasonal dog park, open space and gazebo.
Gazebo at Riverside Park
Picnic Area at Riverside Park
RV Park at Riverside Park
Located off Dufour St, on the corner of the Fish River and St. John River is a 14 site Self-Contained RV Park. Reservations for the RV park are made through the Fort Kent Police Department at 207-834-5678
Pool
Located off Pleasant Street behind the Fort Kent Community High School on the banks of the Fish River. This facility consists of the main pool having a total of 194,400 gallons of water. A small pool is also featured along with a bathhouse and concessions. And is also home to our 9-Hole mini golf course.
Jalbert Park:
Located off Pleasant Street adjacent to the Fort Kent Elementary School on the banks of the Fish River. This facility consists of a multi-purpose building with restrooms, a snack bar, and a meeting area. Also located here are an outdoor ice skating rink, two tennis courts, and a baseball field. Ice skates and snowshoes are available for the public to rent.
Little Black Lake
Located at the end of South Perley Brook Road this area consists of a public picnic area, fire pit, and boat landing.
Recreation Programs
The most important product of the department is the variety, scope, and quality of recreation programs for all ages.
Spring
We offer Little Hoopers, Indoor Soccer, Majors/Minors/Tball baseball, and Track & Field programs.
Summer
The traditional summer program with swimming lessons, baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, and tennis lessons, arts and crafts, social recreation, dance, one-act play, special events and much more are offered.
Fall
We offer youth soccer leagues, Let’s Cheer and Travel Soccer are offered in the fall.
Winter
Youth basketball leagues, public ice-skating are offered throughout the winter season. The Jalbert Park skating rink is available for private rentals as well.
Fort Kent Recreation and Parks Department
416 West Main Street
Fort Kent, Maine 04743
Office (207) 834-3730
Jalbert Park Skating Rink (207) 834-5773
Swimming Pool (207) 834-3269
RV Park Reservations (207) 834-5678
Email: jason.nadeau@fortkent.org