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Scarborough Beach State Park is a popular Portland-area beach known for its strong rip currents and unusually warm water conditions, which can reach as high as 70 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. The beach is a popular spot for families with older children, offering opportunities for beachgoers of all ages to enjoy swimming and boogie boarding. Lifeguards patrol the beach during the summer months, with marked lifeguard areas sectioned off for swimming due to water conditions. Visitors should stay within marked areas at all times, as rip currents can produce dangerous conditions elsewhere on the beach. Limited parking is available on site, restricted to the first 400 cars. Unfortunately, Maine state park passes are not accepted to cover the beach's admission fee.
Scarborough Beach State Park, 418 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074, Phone: 207-883-2416
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