Willard Beach is a beach and neighborhood in South Portland, Maine. The beach, which covers 4 acres (1.6 ha), used for swimming as well as commercial and recreational boating. Southern Maine Community College abuts the beach.[1] Willard Beach is known for its views of Spring Point Ledge Light as well as island forts including Fort Gorges.[2]

WillardFest is an annual one day neighborhood festival which began in 2012.[3]

Panoramic view of Willard Beach in 2016

References

  1. ↑ "Willard Beach - Maine Office of Tourism". Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  2. ↑ Maine Beaches: A Pocket Guide. Publishers of Down East. 2012. p. 63. ISBN 978-1-60893-044-9.
  3. ↑ "WillardFest 2012". Retrieved April 1, 2013.

43°38′39.2″N 70°13′39.3″W / 43.644222°N 70.227583°W / 43.644222; -70.227583


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