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Summer in Kennebunk is in full swing!

In celebration of the 4th of July, fireworks will be held at the beach in Kennebunk at dusk on July 4th. The rain date is July 5th. Expect heavy traffic in the area during this time. 

Traffic modifications include the following: At 8:45 PM, Beach Ave. at Peninsula Drive and Beach Ave. at Boothby Rd. will be closed to through traffic. Traffic on Sea Road and Western Ave. will only be allowed to go westbound (outbound) on Western Ave. A safety zone in the area of the fireworks will be posted with no parking from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Other no-parking areas will be posted early Friday morning. Please use caution in the area.

As you celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, here are a few reminders regarding the use of consumer fireworks. Please note, permits are required.

• Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to possess, purchase or use fireworks in the Town of Kennebunk.

• Permits must be requested at Kennebunk Fire Rescue Central Station on the day of discharge.

• Permits are required on July 4th and December 31st

• Two additional permits per year, per household may be allowed.

• Renting a property? You MUST have written landlord permission to receive a fireworks permit.

• Fireworks must not be used within 75 ft of any building

• Fireworks are not allowed on any public street, park or beach

Questions? Visit Kennebunk Fire Rescue Central Station at 1 Summer Street, or call 604-1355.

  • View the Fireworks Ordinance
  • Fireworks Safety Sheet 
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Parking at Kennebunk's Beaches

Beach passes are required to park along the Kennebunk Beaches.

  • Passes are required from June 15th through September 15th for Gooch's Beach, Middle Beach and Mother's Beach. 
  • All passes (whether they are a sticker, card or kiosk print-out) must be in the lower right (passenger side) of your dashboard/windshield.

Where can I purchase a beach pass?

  • Taxpayer/Resident passes may be purchased at the Kennebunk Town Hall. 
  • Non-Resident passes may be purchased at kiosks along Beach Avenue (purchase via credit and debit cards only). This option will print a pass that you will put on your dashboard OR
  • Non-Resident passes may also be purchased via the PassPortParking mobile app (requires app download, via iTunes or Google Play) or purchase online. This option does not print or issue any sort of pass that is visible. The Police Department can verify your purchase by looking up your license plate OR 
  • Non-Resident passes may also be purchased at the Kennebunk Town Hall.

Taxpayer/Resident Verification

  • Driver's License (if your driver's license is from out-of-state, it needs to accompany another document from this list)
  • Current Car Registration
  • Current Utility Bill
  • Lease/Rental Agreement or Property Closing Agreement
  • Real Estate or Personal Property Tax Bill

Taxpayer/Resident Season Beach Passes

  • Window Stickers (limit 3) - $10.00 each
  • Guest cards (limit 4) - $30.00 each

Non-Resident Beach Passes - No limit

  • Non-Resident - Day  $30.00
  • Non Resident - Week  $100.00
  • Non-Resident - Season $200.00
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Dogs on Beaches

From June 15th to Labor Day dogs are allowed on beaches only before 9 AM and after 5 PM.

Dogs must be under voice control or on leashes. Owners must pick up after dogs and dispose in proper receptacles. 

Have your leash ready to control your dog and be especially watchful and courteous when the tide is high, the beach is crowded, and when children, other dogs, sunbathers, and unsteady beach walkers are nearby.
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Ocean Water Quality

Kennebunk is one of 60 participating beaches in the Maine Healthy Beaches program spanning approximately 200 miles from Kittery to Acadia National Park.  Maine Healthy Beaches Program (MHB) is a partnership between the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and local municipalities/state parks. The program is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act of 2000. MHB is a statewide effort to monitor water quality and protect public health at Maine's participating coastal saltwater beaches. The program brings together communities to perform standardized monitoring of beach water quality, notifying the public of potential health risks and educating residents and visitors on what they can do to help keep Maine's beaches healthy.

How do I know if it's safe to swim at my local beach?

There are several ways to determine whether it's safe to swim at a beach.

Sign up for Beach Advisory Alerts

Check the Current Beach Status to see if the beach is monitored by the MHB program and for the current beach status. If an advisory or closure is issued for the beach, it will be posted on the webpage.

To know if there is an active advisory (orange/yellow) or closure (red) while at the beach, look for any advisory or closure signs or other signs posted at the beach entrance or on the lifeguard stands. If there are no advisories (orange) or closures (red) posted, but there is a Maine Healthy Beaches sign, this indicates that the beach is being monitored by the MHB program, and there is no active advisory/closure.
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