Counting House Park - South Berwick, ME
Counting House Park is a small public park located at 8 Liberty Street in South Berwick, Maine. The park features a frozen waterfall in winter and offers visitors a scenic nature experience that includes views of hydro-power history and local bird life such as eagles.
Facilities at the park include a wheelchair-accessible parking lot and a small boat ramp providing access to tidal waters for launching kayaks. Visitors mention that kayak paddling with the current up the river is beginner-friendly, though it is advised to check tide conditions due to varying water levels at the dam. The park is also noted for good fishing opportunities, especially for striper fishing in the summer.
According to visitor reviews, the park is suitable for children and allows dogs, though no specific dog amenities or fenced off-leash areas are mentioned. There are benches available and a small ramp to access the water for swimming. Due to its limited size, Counting House Park is best suited for quiet outdoor activities such as fishing, paddling, and nature observation.
Reviews
History, hydro-power and nature!
Construction area to drive in to park a few benches, looks like a small ramp to walk down to swim in
We were amazed that the falls were so frozen. Have lived here for 25 years and this was the first time we have seen them like this.
You could still see some of the water cascading down under the ice.
Beautiful
Good put-in And Take-out
It’s tidak water so be sure to check tides as water gets very low at dam. Put in ar Dover launch and have fun paddling with the current up the river.
Some bird life including eagles.
Very good paddle for beginners and paddlers who are not very strong.
Nice little park. Not very big but great place for striper fishing in the summer. Usually crowded when the bite is on but you can typically find a place to fish. There is also a small boat ramp for launching kayaks. The ramp is really steep.