Bug Light Park

Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.

Bug Light Park is a 9-acre (3.6 ha) public park in South Portland, Maine, United States.[1] The park is known for views of Casco Bay as well as the skyline of nearby Portland, Maine. The park is adjacent to Portland Breakwater Light. It is a popular destination for picnicking, boating, kite flying and salt water fishing.[2] It is also the home of the South Portland Historical Society and Cushing Point Museum.[3]

History

The land known as Bug Light Park was previously a World War II-era shipyard. In 1990, South Portland unsuccessfully sought for the State of Maine's Land for Maine's Future program to purchase the space. In June 1996, South Portland voters endorsed a $996,000 bond to purchase the land. Along with extensive private fundraising, these funds were used to purchase the land for the City of South Portland and convert it into a municipal park. At the time of the vote, the land was owned by Spring Point Associates [4]

References

  1. ↑ DiPhilippo, Kathryn Onos (10 January 2020). "A Window On the Past – The creation of Bug Light Park". Press Herald.
  2. ↑ "Bug Light Park". South Portland, ME.
  3. ↑ "Bug Light Park – Park Review". Condé Nast Traveler.
  4. ↑ Nacelewicz, Tess (June 12, 1996). "South Portland heartily approves land-buy bond issue". Portland Press Herald. ProQuest 276752363.
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