Friends of Deering Oaks
Portland Maine
PROJECTS
FARMERS' MARKET
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One can purchase wonderful vegetables and fruits at the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays in Deering Oaks. And oh, the flowers! That’s what makes the event...
CASTLE IN THE PARK
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In 1894 Frederick Thompson, a prominent local architect, designed the Castle building as a cozy shelter complete with a large fireplace. Most all of the....
KIDS PLAYING IN THE PARK
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​The Deering Oaks playground has been completely transformed! Plans are underway to create a very unique community play space with natural elements emphasized...
THE TREES
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The native trees in Deering Oaks pre-date the park being a park. There is a great cross-section of an old tree from the park in the Children’s museum on Congress Street that has a time line that counts the rings. That particular tree is over 200 years...
LIGHTING
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​Let's face it, from Thanksgiving through late spring, night time is pretty long in our northern city! Artistic and eco-friendly LED lighting adorns the park, making it a pleasure to take a walk or go ice skating on a crisp winter evening.