4/12/2012 - Kayak and Dinghy Rack Rentals Available at the East End Beach Boat Launch
City installs Iron Rangers, a self-service pay station for use of the boat launch

PORTLAND, Maine - Kayak and dinghy rack rentals are now available to rent at the East End Beach boat launch. Residents can purchase passes at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Avenue, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM) or by phone at (207) 797-4597. New this year is an Iron Ranger, a self-service pay station, designed to make it easier for boaters to pay the launch fee when a Park Ranger is not readily available. Modeled after similar programs at national parks and other boating facilities, people will now be able to leave payment for their daily use of the boat launch at the Iron Ranger and place a pay stub on the dashboard of the boater’s vehicle. Failure to pay the boat launch fee and/or display the pay stub is subject to a $25 fine. The Iron Ranger, self-service pay program, begins Monday, April 16. For more information, visit the city's website.

• Kayak and Dinghy seasonal rack rental fees for residents $200.00, and nonresidents $250.00
• Boat launch seasonal pass rates for residents $50 and nonresidents $100
• Daily launch fees for residents $5, nonresident $10 and commercial usage $150


Park Rangers supervise the East End Boat Launch during the summer as well as enforce safety regulations for the East End Park. Boaters are reminded that the following acts are prohibited at or near the boat launch: storage of gear on dock; swimming; consumption of alcoholic beverages; boat anchoring; fishing off or near the dock; and overnight parking. Boaters are allowed fifteen minutes for loading and unloading gear on the dock and should park in designated areas. Children under the age of ten years must wear a personal floatation device and be accompanied by an adult. Dogs need to be on a short leash (8 feet or less).

Visitors to the East End Beach are reminded that glass containers, alcoholic beverages, floating devices and fishing are prohibited at the beach. Dogs are permitted off-leash on the beach until Memorial Day. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, dogs are allowed before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. Please help keep the beach clean by throwing away all trash in proper receptacles.

The East End Bath House with public restrooms will be open mid-May 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The East End Park is closed from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
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