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Portland's winter recreation reputation grows
by Outspoken on Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:13 am
Portland's winter recreation reputation grows
By BETH QUIMBY
Blethen Maine Newspapers
PORTLAND -- While Maine's mountains and lakes have long attracted winter sports lovers, Portland is gaining its own reputation as a destination for low-key winter recreation.
The attractions include a newly renovated skating rink at the Riverside Municipal Golf Course.
There is new ice clearing equipment in use at skating areas throughout the city. Snowboarding rails have been expanded at Payson Park and Riverside, thanks to a donation of used equipment by the Sunday River ski area. And the lights stay on at the Deering Oaks and Riverside skating rinks until 10 p.m.
It's all proving to be a draw for Portland residents and outsiders alike.
"We have a number of hills out there that are an ideal destination for sledding and snowboarding," said Tom Civiello, assistant director of Portland's Parks and Recreation Department.
On Friday, the Riverside golf course was sprinkled with sledders and cross country skiers. Liz Stamey of Westbrook started her morning with a brisk walk on snowshoes. By mid-morning, she was cross-country skiing across the golf course.
Stamey, who is spending her first winter in Maine after moving here from Houston, said she skis the golf course about once a week because it is conveniently close to home but seems remote.
"It is really gorgeous out here," she said.
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/4773602.html
By BETH QUIMBY
Blethen Maine Newspapers
PORTLAND -- While Maine's mountains and lakes have long attracted winter sports lovers, Portland is gaining its own reputation as a destination for low-key winter recreation.
The attractions include a newly renovated skating rink at the Riverside Municipal Golf Course.
There is new ice clearing equipment in use at skating areas throughout the city. Snowboarding rails have been expanded at Payson Park and Riverside, thanks to a donation of used equipment by the Sunday River ski area. And the lights stay on at the Deering Oaks and Riverside skating rinks until 10 p.m.
It's all proving to be a draw for Portland residents and outsiders alike.
"We have a number of hills out there that are an ideal destination for sledding and snowboarding," said Tom Civiello, assistant director of Portland's Parks and Recreation Department.
On Friday, the Riverside golf course was sprinkled with sledders and cross country skiers. Liz Stamey of Westbrook started her morning with a brisk walk on snowshoes. By mid-morning, she was cross-country skiing across the golf course.
Stamey, who is spending her first winter in Maine after moving here from Houston, said she skis the golf course about once a week because it is conveniently close to home but seems remote.
"It is really gorgeous out here," she said.
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/4773602.html
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