Recreation Programs for Children & Youth
The Agnes L. Park Recreation Building – also known as the Rec Hall – is located at 28 Colby Ave. between W. Grand and Clover and is open from June 22 through August 15 (closed on July 2 due to the Sand Sculpture competition).
The Rec Hall is open Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM for children 7-17 years old, but under 10 must be accompanied by an older sibling or adult.
The Rec Hall has a shuffleboard table, pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, board games, crafts, a snack bar and more. Outside is a GaGa Ball Pit, a basketball hoop, and plenty of space for a dodgeball tournament or whatever the Director envisions for this season.
Rec Hall memberships are as follows :
Season: OPA Members – $150 Non-Members – $175
Monthly: OPA Members – $75 Non-Members – $100
Weekly: OPA Members – $35 Non-Members – $50
Daily: OPA Members – $8 Non-Members – $10
Other Special Recreation Programs and Events for Children & Youth
Held at the Rec Hall unless otherwise noted.
Dances, ages 8-16 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM: June 26, July 20, July 30, August 14. Admission is $6 or $4 for Rec. Hall members.
Family Movie Night: every Tuesday at the Rec Hall, June 23-August 11, 7:00 pm. Donations are welcome.
July 1, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Fairy Garden Day – Come and build a fairy house in Ocean Park’s Fairy Garden across from Jordan Hall. Meet the Fairy Garden Spirit and enjoy her guidance as you build your special fairy house. (Sponsored by the Educational Bureau)
July 2, 3:00-6:00 pm: 40th Annual Family Sand Sculpture Competition, on the beach between Randall and Ancona Avenues. Theme: “Sea Creatures”. Judging starts at 5:30, winners announced at 6:00 pm on the beach.
July 4, 8:00 AM: Decorated Bicycle Contest returns! Bring your decorated bicycle to the Rec Hall for Judging! Awards to the top 3 finishers! Then ride in the Parade with your parents permission.
Family Shuffleboard C0mpetitions held on the following dates at 9:00 AM (July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27)
Cornhole Tournaments on the Library lawn. Prizes will be awarded for the champions across different age categories (10 and under, 10-15, and 16+) as well as randomly drawn prizes. Entry fee: $3.00. (Dates are July 4, July 5)
July 11, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Kids Game Night – an evening out for parents. Drop your kids off (ages 7-17) for fun and games. Cost: $15.
July 13 – Art Bingo – sponsored by Saco Bay Artists. Limited Spaces, so register early.
July 17, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Family Game Night at the Rec Hall! Ping Pong, Pool, Air Hockey, Foosball – what’s your game? Join family, friends & neighbors for an evening of fun and games and friendly competition! No cost.