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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

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We are responsible for Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park, Pemaquid Beach Park, and various other small properties.

10/29/2026

This still doesn't seem real. The Memorial Service will be at the Learning Center at Pemaquid Lighthouse Park, 3115 Bristol Rd in New Harbor. The service will be in the building to the right as you enter the park. We look forward to celebrating a life well lived with all of you tomorrow.

This announcement was not able to be in this week's newspaper due to print cut-off times so please share this information. We want to make sure all of her friends know about the service.

Celebrate the life of Mary Gauntt and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

10/28/2026

Mary Gauntt's memorial service will be this Friday at 11:00 in the Learning Center at Lighthouse Park. More info to come.

10/27/2026

We are saddened to have to let everyone know Mary Gauntt passed away last night. She was a fixture at lighthouse park, having worked with us there for over 15 years after her retirement from teaching. This photo is how many people will remember her- greeting every dog by name with a smile and treat as they came daily for their walks all summer. While she loved her job and talking with all of our visitors, the dogs were definitely her favorite part of the day.

Mary was loved by so many people, but especially by her family. We want to send our heartfelt condolences to Roy and Tara on the loss of their wife and mother, as well as to all of her family and friends. While she had been ill, this still comes as a shock. Mary always put everyone ahead of herself and did not want anyone to worry about her, so many people didn't know how ill she had become. Please join us in celebrating her life with positivity and kindness to others, and try not to be too sad as she would not have wanted that.

Thank you Mary for leaving such an impact on so many people and dogs, and for working to make our parks better. She truly wanted to make the park beautiful so every visitor would have a good experience when they were there. To Mary's family and friends, please know we are thinking of you and are here if you need anything. We will update everyone on services once we have the information.

10/26/2026

Last call for Dogs of Pemaquid calendar photo submissions. Any photos not in by today will not be in the calendar. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected]

Just a reminder, we need all seasons, holidays, and locations around lighthouse park. The pictures do not need to show the actual lighthouse. You can submit more than 1 photo so we have options to choose from when we are making the calendar.

10/23/2026

Here are the updates for what is available still. If you have a lighthouse lover in your life that is small, they are in luck because that is all we have left for sizes. We also have the coasters and ornaments still available, as well as the stickers and postcards. All items can be shipped, and the link for purchasing each is in the caption for the picture.

10/22/2026

Here are the items that we still have available. The sizes and quantities are limited, but all can be shipped. I have added a sticker option to the items if you want to add a sticker. You will need to specify which one you would like if you select that.There will be a link to purchase at the bottom of each picture, and as a caption for the pictures.

10/21/2026

The end of the boardwalk has been removed and put in its winter location to keep it safe until next summer. You can still access the beach using the off-season beach entry, walking down the tractor path. The gate onto the beach from there is unlocked for the winter now.

A couple of reminders- please pick up after your dogs if you are bringing them down. People are still using the beach for walking and swimming and nobody wants to step in anything. Also, please do not try to unhook the boardwalk gate or jump over it. It is the same distance to walk down the tractor path as it is the boardwalk, and it is flat. The boardwalk is open to the viewing platform so people can still go and sit down there if you want to watch the water without going onto the beach. The next few days look like they are going to be nice weather to go sit in the fresh air enjoying the sun.

10/18/2026

***Edited to add we can ship. We will do a post with more info and links Thursday, and also what we still have left with pics. The sizing of apparel is extremely limited***
It's closing day at lighthouse park, and it looks like it is going to be a beautiful one. The Fishermen's Museum, Bell House, Learning Center, and Gift Shop are all open until 5:00 today, then will be closed for the season.

Please be aware the lighthouse tower is already closed for the season so you will not be able to climb it today. The art gallery is also already closed.

If you are looking for any last minute gifts, you have until 5 to come purchase them. The coasters are hand painted by a local in Newcastle, and there are also holiday ornaments from the same artist still available. We still have some apparel also still available in our gift shop. We will see you out there today.

10/16/2026

It is Basketball Clinic time again. The clinic is for youth in grades 6- 8, and is for both Bristol and non-Bristol students. The clinic will be separated again this year with Girls practicing 4:00- 5:00pm, and Boys 5:15- 6:15pm.

Holly Nelson will be running the clinics again this year. They have proven to be successful with the BCS Girls team having an undefeated Busline League Championship season in 2025, and both the Boys and Girls teams advancing to the South Division semi-finals in 2026.

Please note, this year there will not be supervision after school, so the students will need to be picked up and brought back for their camp start time.

Address

1180 Bristol Road
Bristol, ME
04539

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

(207) 563-1800

Website

https://www.bristolmaine.org/parks-recreation

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