# Goose Rocks > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Goose_Rocks > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Goose_Rocks.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_Rocks > Source revision: 1338891923 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Beach in Maine, United States}} {{About|a beach|the lighthouse|Goose Rocks Light}} '''Goose Rocks Beach''' (formerly known as "Beachwood"), is a public beach located in the town of [Kennebunkport](/source/Kennebunkport), [Maine](/source/Maine) United States, bordered by [Cape Porpoise](/source/Cape_Porpoise), Maine (another neighborhood of Kennebunkport) to the southwest, and Granite Point (a coastal neighborhood of [Biddeford](/source/Biddeford), Maine ) to the northeast. The village is inhabited mainly by summer residents from surrounding states and Canadian provinces. [The Little River](/source/Little_River_(Goosefare_Bay)), which forms a border between Kennebunkport and Biddeford, empties into Goosefare Bay, the body of water that faces Goose Rocks Beach. Goose Rocks is unofficially bounded by the Batson River to the south-west, Route 9 to the northwest, and the Little River to the northeast. In 2009 Goose Rocks Beach was the subject of a lawsuit which multiple beach-front property owners filed against the town of Kennebunkport, claiming that they owned the beach in front of their homes up to the high tide water line.{{Cite web |url=http://www.preservegooserocksbeach.org/uploads/Court_s_Order_on_Motions_for_Summary_Judgment__December_22__2011_.pdf |title=Docket No. RE-09-111 |publisher=State of Maine, Superior Court|access-date=2022-07-18 |archive-date=2014-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222045015/http://www.preservegooserocksbeach.org/uploads/Court_s_Order_on_Motions_for_Summary_Judgment__December_22__2011_.pdf |url-status=dead }} Goose Rocks Beach was the site of the O'Hara Watercolor School run by American watercolor painter [Eliot O'Hara](/source/Eliot_O'Hara) from 1930 to 1947. The school and many other buildings burned down in the [Great Fires of 1947](/source/Great_Fires_of_1947). thumb|Photo taken in Goose Rocks == Features and Attractions == Goose Rocks Beach is celebrated for its natural beauty and gentle waves, making it a family-friendly destination for outdoor activities. Stretching three miles, the beach is ideal for walking, sunbathing, and observing wildlife such as seals and shorebirds. [Paddleboarding](/source/Paddleboarding) and [kayaking](/source/kayaking) are also popular activities, with rental gear and beginner classes available. The beach's serene atmosphere and expansive sands provide ample space for picnics and games, making it a favored spot for families. Educational opportunities such as marine-themed science camps for children enhance its appeal. == Practical Information == Visitors require parking permits during the summer season, from Memorial Day to [Labor Day](/source/Labor_Day). Pet access is restricted during peak hours (9 AM to 6 PM) in the summer. While the beach lacks public restroom facilities, its tranquility and scenic charm continue to attract locals and tourists alike.{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Siraj |date=2024-12-21 |title=Explore Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport |url=https://rootsprinceton.com/explore-goose-rocks-beach-in-kennebunkport/ |access-date=2024-12-22 |language=en-US}} ==Notes== {{Reflist}} ==References== * http://www.kennebunkport.org/beaches.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808031833/http://www.kennebunkport.org/beaches.htm |date=2007-08-08 }} * http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/4aa/4aa539.htm * https://rootsprinceton.com/explore-goose-rocks-beach-in-kennebunkport/ {{Authority control}} {{Coord|43|23|56.0|N|70|24|38.0|W|display=title}} Category:Geography of York County, Maine {{maine-geo-stub}} --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Goose Rocks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_Rocks) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_Rocks?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.