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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)

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

For park hours and information: Click here for information on Funtown Click here for information on Aquaboggan Click here for information on York's Wild Animal Kingdom *Vouchers are non-refundable*

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

Community Organizations YCAN Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors (YCAN) is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization. We work to strengthen the Yarmouth, Maine community and meet community needs by connecting available resources with the people who need them. Visit the YCAN website Community Garden The Yarmouth Community Garden’s mission is to create an organic garden for Yarmouth citizens that offers plots for renters; produces fresh vegetables and flowers for distribution to area residents and seniors in need; and provides a gardening experience that benefits all of Yarmouth through education, mentoring, and volunteer participation. Visit the Community Garden website Yarmouth Community Coronavirus Task Force The Yarmouth Coronavirus Community Task Force is a grassroots organization. We work in collaboration with the Town of Yarmouth and Cumberland County service organizations to assist with the disruptions and uncertainties caused by the Coronavirus epidemic. We stand together to help the increasing number of people who may experience food shortages, social isolation, medical and transportation needs in the wake of this coronavirus epidemic. We are part of a larger community strategy that has been initiated by our Town Council, our Town Manager, YCS, EMS, Police, Fire, and all public servants. It is our goal that we participate in efforts to keep core services open, provide residents with safe ways to meet their needs, and work together to mitigate the epidemic and maintain our personal/community health. Visit the Task Force's FaceBook Page Coping with COVID: A Community Conversation video presentation Coping with COVID's slide show as presented by Greg Marley

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

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!

Medical Loan Closet Yarmouth Health Council loans FREE health aides such as wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, crutches and more to any Yarmouth resident . To make a request please call YCS at 846-2406. If we are unable to answer, please leave a message with the following information: Contact Name, Telephone Number, Items Requested or Items you are Returning. The program is run by a small group of volunteers who will call you to arrange a meeting time to receive or return the medical items.

Rentals Canoes To reserve a canoe, please contact YCS at 846-2406 during business hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Rental Fees Daily: $10 Weekend: $20 Rental Includes: Paddles & Life Jackets Snow Shoes To reserve snowshoes, please contact YCS at 846-2406 during business hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Rental Fees Daily: $5 Weekend: $10 *Cash or Check payment only Rental Details: Youth & Adult Sizes Available Cornhole Boards To reserve a set of Cornhole Boards, please contact YCS at 846-2406 during business hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Rental Fees Daily: $10 Weekend: $20 *Cash or Check payment only Rental Includes: 2 Boards, 8 Bean bags & 1 Carrying case

Grist Mill Park Grist Mill Park 14 East Main Street Below the Lower (“First”) Falls, on the east shore, there is a parking lot, a shaded lawn often used for picnic lunches, and a railed overlook built atop ancient granite cribwork constituting the remains of a water-powered mill. Note the impressive views of the First Falls just before the Royal River meets tidewater. This historic location looks downstream to old mill and shipyard sites and the location of many other early industrial and commercial endeavors. These falls were the first harnessed to power a mill site by early settlers. The park is the site of a former large saw and grist mill (the Casco Mill) which was begun in 1674, and then expanded in 1681 by Walter Gendall. After storms the falls can be very impressive! You can judge from the color and turbidity of the water the amount of topsoil erosion and runoff upstream. Consider its impact upon the harbor, estuary and Casco Bay. Back to Open Space Page Directions From Main Street, take Route 88 eastbound over the Royal River bridge. Parking is on your left immediately after the bridge (on the east side of the river). A small path leads away from the parking area to a large rock on the river bank, a great place to get down to the water. Use caution at flood stage.

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