Recreation

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Bowling

The Alley-Candlepin bowling open Tuesday thru Saturday, 207-897-7051

Canoeing

Trip one-Nezinscott River, from Route 117 downstream of Buckfield to Turner, about nine miles. Picturesque, rural trip, excellent for beginners.

Trip two-Beginning at Parker Pond, which is on the Pond Road off the East Jay Road in Jay. The stream runs into downtown Chesterville. Little Norridgewock Stream can be paddled to Norcross Pond. There is an opportunity to see deer, moose, beaver, mink, otter, painted turtles and a variety of wading and song birds in the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area. For a longer trip, follow where the stream joins Wilson Stream until it enters the Sandy River in Farmington Falls. Small beavers may be found. This tour covers about nine miles.

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Fishing

The Androscoggin River in this area boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the northeast. Brown trout are also taken, as well as brook and rainbow trout.

Bartlett Pond in Livermore is just past the Norlands. Take Route 108 and turn onto Norlands Road. The pond is in the gully before the Norlands.

In Livermore is also Round Pond, Long Pond and Brettun’s Pond.

Canton Lake in Canton is a popular spot for fishing.

Turner has Beals (Crystal) Pond, Lard Pond, Pleasant Pond, Little Wilson Pond and the Nezinscot River.

Chesterville Dam is near the Chesterville Corner Store.

Parker Pond is off the East Jay Road is off Route 133 in Jay, by the flashing yellow light.

Seven Mile Stream in Jay is a popular spot. Take Route 4 in North Jay, take Route 17 across from the fire station. A mile or so up on the left hand side, just after a right hand curve in the road, in Morse Hill Road. Turn left and you will see the bridge over Seven Mile Stream.

Fruit Picking

Ruperts Strawberry Farm. Follow Route 4 South to Turner, turn right on Fern Street, go approximately 4 miles.

Kents Hill Orchard, Inc. has strawberries and apples on Rout 17, Kents Hill.

Stevenson’s Strawberry Farm for strawberries on Berry Road in Wayne.

Steep Hill Farm has blueberries on Lovejoy Pond Road in Fayette.

Wells Farm has raspberries which is located on Robinson Road in Livermore, after crossing bridge at Livermore Falls going south on Route 4, take sharp left onto River Road. Go three miles and take a right onto Robinson Road. The farm is one fourth of a mile on the left.

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Golf Courses

Maple Lane Golf Club

Maple Lane Golf Club Maple Lane, off the River Road in Livermore, 207-897-6666, nine holes. http://www.maplelaneinn.com/golf.html

Turner Highlands, North Parish Road in Turner 207-224-7060, eighteen holes.

Wilson Lake Country Club, Weld Road in Wilton 207-645-2016, nine holes.

Springbrook Golf Club, Route 202 in Leeds, 207-946-5900.

Hiking

Livermore to Canton, enter at the bottom Berry Hill on Route 4, go about a mile and a half, hike about two and a half to three miles, beautiful white pines and a 1700’s cemetery.

In the Wayne/Winthrop Area there is a 1 1/2 to mile path that circles the Ladd Recreational Center. There are benches and picnic tables in the area. Take route 4 out of Livermore Falls and go straight at the light onto Route 133. Follow Route 133 out of Livermore Falls. When you reach Wayne Village, the post office will be on your right. You’ll pass a church on the left and library on the right. Take the next right marked with a sign reading “Ladd Center”. You can’t miss the trail.

North Jay White Granite Park
The park has picnic tables and benches throughout, and a great one-mile trail that meanders through the orchard. There is also a small outlet trail from the orchard that brings you to a small quarry that is still being worked today. Large pieces of granite, and paving stones are scattered throughout the site.

Pine Island Park
Pine Island Park is a lovely park situated in the middle of the Androscggin River, with a picnic area, ample parking and short side trails leading to picturesque outlooks on the river. There is also a public boat put-in. The park is owned and maintained by International Paper Company and available for public use. Access is off the Riley Road.
HOURS: Dawn to dusk

French Falls River Walk
Created by the Jay High School Adult Education in 1996. It features two short loops of .5 and .75 miles respectively. The trails wind down behind the recreation fields and provide lovely views along the river.

Nature Preserves

Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, in Lewiston, is minutes away from Livermore and Turner one of New England's largest bird sanctuaries. Access from Highland Springs Road off Sabattus Street.

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Parks and Recreation

French Falls

At French Falls there are picnic tables, a basketball hoop, ball fields, walking paths, and in the winter the fields are flooded to provide skating.

Location: The end of French Falls Drive in Jay (click for map)

Jay Parks and Recreation, contact the town office at 207-897-6785. Livermore Falls Recreation Department, 207-897-2016

Sightseeing/Road Trips

• Route 17,
  Livermore Falls to Readfield and Augusta, travel east on Route 17, scenic lake views, picturesque family cemeteries, shaded country road, historic houses in Readfield and Kents Hill, great view when approaching Kents Hill School.
  
• Route 108 and 117
  From North Livermore to Route 4 in Turner, close up look at quaint New England houses, hillside apple orchards, beautiful old farms, cultivated fields, view from high above the valley, small detour in Livermore onto Norlands Road and Norlands Living History Center. Soules Hill, East Jay (Chesterville line).
  
• Take Route 4 across from Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington to Rt. 156 (or you can come up Rt. 133 from Livermore Falls). Take a left and the next right onto the Soules Hill Rd. At the top, you will see a grand view during every season. In summer and spring, see wondrous shades of green. Electric colors including rich reds, deep amber, pumpkin orange, and royal purple can be seen in September and October.
  
  

  Franklin Heritage Loop

  
  
  
• The Franklin Heritage Loop includes over 100 sites in Farmington, Rangeley Lakes Region and Sugarloaf. Visitors and residents are welcome to explore the natural and historic features. Hiking, Canoeing, hunting and fishing, swimming, skiing, ice skating and snowmobiling will interest outdoor enthusiasts. Beginning in Farmington on Route 27, the loop travels through New Vinyard, New Portland, Kingfield, Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf, Stratton, onto Route 4 through Madrid, Phillips, Strong, Fairbanks, and returning to Farmington. Historical and recreational sites are accessible from the Loop in Carthage, Chesterville, Jay, Livermore Falls, New Sharon, Temple, Weld, Wilton, Chain of Ponds, Coburn Cove, Eustis, Adamstown, Byron, Cupsuptic, Dallas Plantation, Kennebago Lake, Oquossoc, Sandy River Plantation and Wilson's Mills.

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Ski Areas

Spruce Mountain Ski Slope in Jay, 207-897-4090. Nine trails with four rope-tow lifts. Ski classes for all ages.

Hours of operation:

Wed and Fri 6-9pm

Sat 10-4pm and 6-9pm

Sun 11-4pm

Open every day during school holiday vacations

Spruce Mountain is small...but lots of fun!

Snowmobile Clubs

Bear Mountain Blazers, Livermore.
Andy Valley Riders, Jay.
Jug Hill Riders, Livermore Falls.

Tennis

Jay, beside elementary school.
Livermore Falls Recreation Field.

Water Sports

Canton Lake Beach is on Lake Anasagunticook, also known as Canton Lake. Take Route 140 from Jay to Canton, crossover Route 108, about a mile and a half on the left.

Echo Lake and Parker Pond are public beaches in Fayette. Convenient and great for a quick evening dip. Brettun's Pond in Livermore is easily accessible and has a state rest area. It's located on Route 4, heading toward Lewiston on the right.

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