Playgrounds Nan Jones Kimball "Shipyard" P layground Redesigned in 2004, this creative playground is for 5 to 12 year olds, however, equipment on the left (East) side of the playground is designed for younger children and equipment on the back middle and right (West) sides are designed for older children. In order to guarantee your chil d's safety, it is recommended that you go over the play structure and appropriate use with them. Children should NOT be left unattended at any playground piece. Located at 70 North Road, portable toilets are made available seasonally. Rowe School Playground Located at the Rowe Elementary School, 52 School Street, this playground is currently designed for K & 1st grade students. In the late-Spring/Summer of 2023 , a separated Pre-K playground was installed as well as the installation of an Inclusive Playground element within the K & 1st grade playground. One portable toilet is seasonally available near the tennis courts. *A reminder to the public: all school playgrounds are off limits to the general public during school hours and aftercare hours. Yarmouth Elementary School Playground Located at the Yarmouth Elementary School, 121 McCartney Street, this playground is currently designed for 2-4th grade students. In the late-Summer of 2023, a separate 5th Grade playground was installed as well as musical playground pieces within the current and new playgrounds. *A reminder to the public: all school playgrounds are off limits to the general public during school hours and aftercare hours . Harrison Middle School Play Area Located at the Harrison Middle School, 22 0 McCartney Street, this playground is currently designed for middle school aged students. A basketball court, 2 cement table tennis tables, and a rope element/climber are available at this location. *A reminder to the public: all school playgrounds are off limits to the general public during school hours and aftercare hours .

Maine Backyard Campout July 12 - 14, 2024 The Maine Recreation and Park Association along with parks and recreation departments throughout the State are participating in the 5th Annual Maine Backyard Campout. Join Yarmouth Community Services and many other Yarmouth residents who are camping out in their backyard this weekend to kick off a fun start to Summer! This event is held in conjunction with National Parks and Recreation Month each July. So pitch a tent or a tarp outdoors or create an indoor camping area and let the fun begin. TIPS AND IDEAS Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Camping Backyard Camping Checklist 25 Backyard Camping Ideas That'll Make You Feel Like You're in the Great Outdoors 35 Easy Camping Recipes for Your Trip to the Great Outdoors The Ultimate Guide for Backyard Camping with your Kids How to Plan a Memorable Backyard Camping Trip 10 Backyard Camping Ideas Smokey Bear's Campfire Safety A No Fire Campfire Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Play Games (Glow Stick Ring Toss, Flashlight Tag, Cornhole, Lawn Games, Ghost in the Graveyard, Backyard Treasure (hunt looking for smore ingredients) Decorate Your Campsite/Tent Make A Sign with Your Campsite Name Cook Your Meals Outside Dig out those glow sticks, sparklers, flash lights and lanterns. Storytelling Around the Camp Fire Have a sing-a-long More Than Smores - other campfire desserts Watch a Camp Themed Movie Outdoors Stargazing Arts & Crafts Happy Camping! Be safe and have fun!

Tinker Preserve Tinker Preserve Gilmain Road Katherine Tinker preserved this 15-acre property via a donation to The Nature Conservancy in 1970 with the direction that it be maintained as a sanctuary to protect plant and animal species. The property offers natural beauty that residents frequently enjoy on short walks and picnics. A small cemetery at the far end of the property is maintained by the Cousins Island Cemetery Association. A long narrow field is flanked by woods of oak, white pine and open shrub lands of staghorn sumac and invasive Morrow’s honeysuckle. Old apple trees persist from the days when a home was located on the property. Eurasian bittersweet, an imported vine initially valued for its bright orange berries, began taking over forest, shrubs and fields alike. Park stewards continue to be vigilant in controlling this invasive plant. Among goldenrod and asters there is milkweed which supports monarch butterflies before their annual migration. Back to Open Space Page Directions From the Cousins Island bridge go 0.8 mile and turn right onto Seal Lane. There is parking immediately on the right. Tinker Preserve Management Plan

Spear Farm Estuary Preserve Spear Farm Preserve 437 Bayview Street The Spear Farm Estuary Preserve is a scenic 55-acre property with diverse habitats, ranging from stately oaks and pine forest to the open salt marshes of the Royal River estuary, and a small freshwater pond with a fringing marsh. There is an excellent picnic spot and overlook on the pond’s northern shore. The property includes over two miles of trails perfect for walking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. There are birding sites in the oak and pine stands, along the bluffs, the salt marsh edge, on the earthen dam, and the north end of the freshwater pond. Five interpretive signs stationed along the trail inform on aspects of the local ecology. Trails Just beyond the information kiosk the trail forks. The right branch crosses a meadow before entering high-canopy forest which extends along the crest of a bluff and offers views of the Royal River and associated salt marshes. It then turns to the left and comes to a “T” intersection above the freshwater pond. Bearing right leads to a clearing by the salt marsh and the pond’s earthen dam, where you can often see painted turtles on logs. Across the dam the trail loops around the east side of the pond along an apple orchard, to the north end of the pond where trails split right uphill and back to the parking area, or left along the pond to the overlook mentioned above. The open point is ideal for picnics, bird watching, or just peaceful contemplation. Although not maintained for ice skating, if the conditions are right it can make a pleasant afternoon. If you go to the left at the “T” junction near the pond, the trail slowly descends across a small freshwater marsh before coming to another trail junction. The trail to the right leads to the north end of the freshwater pond. If you head straight, the trail climbs uphill back to the parking area. Directions From Route 88 (Spring Street) turn southeast onto Bayview Street, cross the bridge over I-295, and go 0.9 mile to a small parking area on the right, set back from the road with a small barn and kiosk at the edge of the field. Special Notes Hunting is allowed by permit from Town Hall. No discharge of firearms is allowed within 300 feet of a home, road or trail. Wear blaze orange in season. Spear Farm 10 9 7 8 6 Show More Back to Open Space Page

Clipper Care Programs Welcome to the YCS Clipper Care Program Yarmouth Community Services (YCS) is pleased to provide childcare programs for your family. During the school year we offer before and after care for Yarmouth students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. Our Clipper Care programs are designed to meet the needs of parents and guardians during the before and after school hours. Clipper Care program encompasses a variety of activities from homework time to arts and crafts, games and outdoor play. We offer a fun, safe and enriching program for your child while they are in our care. Clipper Care is a recreational and educational program that complements your child’s school day. Whether it’s gearing up for the school day or after a long day of highly structured schoolwork, the program gives children an opportunity to choose from a variety of fun activities, allow for exploration and socialization, and give your children a chance to relax. Thursday/Friday Full Day Option $20 per day (We received a grant to be able to offer this option at a very affordable cost) Clipper Care registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Registrations are processed in the order received. Once the program is full, a waitlist will be started. Clipper Care Registration will open March 1, 2026 to all current Clipper Care participants and their school-aged family members. On April 1, 2026, available open spots will be open to the public. 2025-2026 Pricing (Pricing will remain the same for 2026-2027) Before Care will increase to $15 per day for all age groups After Care will remain at $20 per day for all age groups We offer a 10% second child discount. Click here to view the Fee Waiver Application Hours of Operation Before Care (K - 5th): 7:00 am - 8:30 am After Care (K - 5th): 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm After Care (Pre-K): 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2025-2026 Parent Handbook *updated 11.21.25* Yarmouth School Department Release of Information Waiver Medication Authorization Form Clipper Care Programs & Registration Forms Rowe Before School Clipper Care Our before-school care program is open to children in grades K - 1. (This option is NOT offered for pre-K students.) Rowe students will get bussed from YES to Rowe for the start of the school day. Program Hours: 7:00 am - Start of school day Program Location: YES Cafeteria & Playground Before School Care Rates $15 per day 2025-2026 Registration Form 2026-2027 Registration Form YES Before School Clipper Care Our before-school care program is open to children in grades 2 - 5. Program Hours: 7:00 am - Start of school day Program Location: YES Cafeteria & Playground 2025-2026 Registration Form Before School Care Rates $15 per day 2026-2027 Registration Form Rowe After School Clipper Care (K & 1) Our Rowe after-school program is open to children in grades K - 1. Program Hours: School dismissal - 5:30 pm Program Location: Rowe Art Room & Playground 2025-2026 Registration Form Rowe After School Care Rates $20/day 2026-2027 Registration Form Rowe After School Clipper Care (Pre-K) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year we will be offering After Care only for the Pre-K age group. Program Hours: School dismissal - 5:00pm Program Location: a TBD pre-K classroom & Pre-K Playground 2025-2026 Registration Form Rowe After School Care Rates $20/day 2026-2027 Registration Form YES After School Clipper Care Our YES after-school program is open to children in grades 2 - 5 at YES. Program Hours: School dismissal - 5:30 pm Program Location: YES Cafeteria & Playground 2025-2026 Registration Form YES After School Care Rates $20/day 2026-2027 Registration Form

Summer Job Opportunities 2023 Clipper Day Camp Jobs - Paid Positions 2023 Clipper Day Camp Group Leader Job Description 2023 Clipper Day Camp Counselor Job Description 2023 Summer Camp Job Application

Outdoor Basketball & Sand Volleyball Courts Yarmouth High School Courts 2 outdoor basketball courts located on the backside of Yarmouth High School campus at 286 West Elm Street. Harrison Middle School 1 smaller court located in the Harrison Middle School parking lot at 220 McCartney Street. Sand Volleyball Courts 2 outdoor basketball courts located o n the backside of Yarmouth High School campus at 286 West Elm Street. Please reload

Riverfront Woods Preserve Sipuhsisuwi Kcihq Riverfront Woods Preserve Sipuhsisuwi Kcihq Property Description At 50 acres, Riverfront Woods Preserve delivers a surprisingly remote experience for being only minutes from Yarmouth’s Village. The property is notable for its vernal pools which provide critical breeding habitat for amphibians, including spotted salamanders and wood frogs. Visit the property just after the ice has melted off the vernal pools to be treated with a chorus of wood frogs. A few weeks later in the spring, visit again to see the salamander and wood frog egg masses maturing. Other wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant: porcupines frequent the hemlock and poplar trees; waterfowl, woodpeckers, and warblers are abundant in and around the beaver meadows; and otter and fisher tracks can be found along the banks of the river. The property can be accessed from a parking lot at the end of Riverfront Dr. or by canoe or kayak from the Royal River. Except for some beaver meadow and an open power-line right-of-way the property is completely forested. Trail Description Trail Description: (Conditions noted Fall 2025) Trail conditions vary seasonally. The main trail, named Kci-awtossis, extends from the parking lot to the Royal River and has been designed for increased accessibility. This trail has minimal slopes, a hard pack gravel surface, and minimal (less than 2-inch) lips onto boardwalks and bridges. The first third of a mile of trail is 4-feet wide, with 5-foot passing areas approximately every 200 feet. At a quarter of a mile from the parking lot there’s a railroad crossing which, although inactive, still has the rails in place. The gaps between the rails have been filled with asphalt but still contain gaps and depressions. After the railroad tracks, the trail widens to 5-feet with gravel surfacing and minimal slopes that extend to the river.Side trails are narrow, mostly unimproved, and have very uneven trail treads. These trails contain several wetland boardwalks Maps & Media Trail map Riverfront Woods Signage Dedication Playlist signs Wabanaki Allowed Uses Hiking Ski Fishing bowhunting (By permit only. All hunters must be registered at the Town Hall. Please call 846-9036 for an appointment. All hunting prohibited by deed on the Barker parcel.) Prohibited Uses No dogs No biking No motorized vehicles Cultural Interpretation & Wabanaki Heritage In 2025, local groups worked with members of the Passamaquoddy tribe to create and install interpretive signs honoring Wabanaki culture and the Passamaquoddy/Maliseet language. Details on the project can be found below. Interpretive Signs Project acknowledgement This Interpretive Sign Project is a collaboration with our Ckuwaponahki (also referred to as Wabanaki) partners and neighbors to share their culture and connection to the land.Thank you to all the local groups that made this project a reality including Yarmouth Rotary Club of Yarmouth, Yarmouth Community Alliance for Racial Equity (YCARE) Indigenous Awareness Group (YIAG), and the Town of Yarmouth.A special thank you to Dwayne Tomah, Language Keeper and member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Director and Curator of the Sipayik Museum, for contributing knowledge, translations, and for narrating the audio for the project.A huge thank you to Norma “Randi” Marshall, member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, for contributing knowledge and producing the beautiful artwork for the signs. Additional Contributors: Neqotkuk Drummers (vocals and drums) Rolfe Richter (flute) Donald Soctomah, Passamaquoddy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (territory map) Fred Moose Moore, Former Passamaquoddy Chief (Peskotomuhkat, Passamaquoddy Tribe emblem)

Fels-Groves Farm Preserve Fels-Groves Farm Preserve Gilmain Road This 55-acre preserve of mature woods and scenic open fields flanks both sides of Gilman Road. Wildlife is abundant, including large and small mammals and a variety of birds. Foot trails in the southern parcel offer year-round use, and the entire Preserve is accessible with snowshoes in winter. Directions From the Village take Gilman Road towards Cousins Island. The fields of Fels-Groves Farm open up within a quarter mile on both sides of Gilman Road. Park in the parking lot on the right just past the treeline. The property consists of 25 acres of fields and 30 acres of woodlands. Beyond the fields are steep ravines that drain south to the upper Broad Cove estuary and north to the Royal River. The southern parcel’s rear boundary is the CMP power line, the location of the new West Side Trail. Meadows of grasses, ferns and wildflowers border the road and are mowed annually to prevent them from turning into woodlands, with paths in the field mowed more often. A small woodlot west of the parking lot along Gilman Road has a handicapped accessible loop trail. The mature mixed-wood forest southeast of the fields contains a small stream and ravine amid a younger forest of black cherry, paper birch and numerous shrubs. The forest east of the ravine has stately, large red oaks. The ravine extends south to the upper reaches of Pittee Creek and the Broad Cove estuary. There are loop trails around both the open fields and the woods. The West Side Trail Connector, running along the west edge of the field from the parking lot, is the only trail segment upon which mountain bikes are permitted. The northern parcel (adjoining the privately owned historic brick farmhouse) has grassy pastures that slope gently to a series of steep ravines that drain north to Whitcomb’s Creek, a brackish tidal tributary to the Royal River. The ravines are forested with hemlock, American beech, red oak, red maple and white ash. The northern parcel has no developed trails at present, and is best explored in winter using snowshoes. Be mindful of the neighbors’ privacy. Aerial view of Fels-Groves Back to Open Space Page

Yarmouth Scavenger Hunt Information 33rd Annual Yarmouth by Starlight Scavenger Hunt This infamous competitive treasure hunt has become an annual spring-time ritual with many Yarmouth folks. Adult teams traveling in automobiles go from one clue site to another, competing only against the challenge of the course within a specific time limit. The hunt will take place at night; flashlights will be required and old clothes, shoes or boots are strongly recommended! Clues may be word puzzles, pictorial anagrams, complicated map readings or telephone book entries. The first challenge will be to find out where the next clue is hidden; the second challenge will be to go to the next clue site and find the next clue. Specific rules and guidelines will be issued at the start of the hunt. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the hunt. This has become one of our most popular annual events - SIGN UP PROMPTLY! Please Note: Due to the popularity of this program each person may register no more than one vehicle. Hunt Masters: Timi Carter & Mary Thorp Date: TBD 2021 Time: Arrive at Rowe School Gym by 7:00pm, ends around 11:00pm Ages: Adults (18+) only Location: Rowe, gym Fee: $45 per vehicle with 4 people; $15 for each additional person in vehicle Sorry, no senior discount available. Max: 22 cars hunt06_001 hunt06_002 hunt06_006 hunt06_019 hunt06_021 hunt06_020 hunt06_007 hunt06_005 hunt06_011 hunt06_009 hunt06_008 hunt06_016 Show More