Recreation Programs, Events & Facilities

Parks and Recreation Programs

Online Registrations for all programs now can be found at - https://campscui.active.com/orgs/NorwayRecreation?orglink=camps-registration

Upcoming Events-

Free Outdoor Movie Night- Friday Aug 22nd 8pm

Join us August 22nd at 8pm for a Free Outdoor Movie Night on our 20ft big screen at the Cottage Street Recreation Park located at 58 Cottage Street Norway Maine.

Thanks to Norway Savings Bank we will be showing the new How to Train Your Dragon!

Norway Parks and Recreation will have a variety of snacks and refreshments available on sight.

As always, thanks to the New Balance Foundation we will have a selection of free healthy snacks.

This is a bring your own seating event. Get there early to save your spot and play some fun yard games as you wait for the movie to start!   

Youth Programs-

Ninja Warrior Camp- August 11th to 15th 8am-12pm Ages 6-13

Ninja Warrior Camp is an action-packed week where kids will participate in lots of ninja warrior themed activities like the obstacle training course, fitness trail, playground equipment and other natural elements. Join us for the best week of the summer and let your child test their abilities!

This Camp takes place at Lake Penn Park.

Kids Cross Country Running- August 27th 5:30pm

Join Norway Recreation for its second season of Kids Cross Country Running! Starting August 27th Young runners will have a fun experience learning the basics of long distance running and will have a chance to compete against teammates and others runners from other communities in official timed races. This program competes in the “Dynamo Cross Country League”, a league comprised of local community’s such as Oxford Hills, Lake Region, Poland “tri town”, Lewiston, and Raymond. Competitive meets happen on Saturdays and it is the family’s responsibility to get their kid to the meet if they choose to compete in it, Coaches will be at every event! During these meets runners have the opportunity to race in one of the following races, ages 8 and under can run a half mile or one mile, ages 9-13 can run one mile or two! Practices will take place at various locations, updated on team reach weekly. Once meets start, weekly practice will be one day a week on Wednesdays. $35 per runner Scholarships are available, please reach out!

After School Tennis- Tuesdays Sep 2 3-4:30pm

Discover the perfect after school activity with tennis classes that keep kids, active, engaged, and developing valuable skills on the court! Norway Recreation staff will meet your child at the Guy E. Rowe school at 3pm dismissal and walk the group together to the courts on Cottage Street. Snack and water will be provided. Participants will then engage in developing diffrent skills each week in a fun and engaging way. Parents are asked to pick up their child at the cottage street location no later then 4:30pm. at the end of the program your child will take away learned skills, Friendships they have made, and a tennis racket to keep to continue the improvement of their game! $35 per student. Sign up online or at the Norway Town office M/F 8-5pm

Little Dribblers Soccer- Ages 4-6 Tuesdays September 9th

Soccer for kids ages 6 and under focuses on developing basic motor skills and team work all while being intorduced to soccer in a fun, playful enviornamnt. This program presents engaging drills designed to improvve cordination, balance, and a love for soccer through fun games your child will love. We will meet twice a week this year in hopes to introduce game play by the last couple weeks. Each team will have 5 - 6 players. In order to ensure the success of this program we require volunteers for this program. No coaching experience needed. Program is $35 per child. Each child will leave the program with a team shirt and a Soccer ball to continue to play and learn with.

After School Photography- Wednesdays 2-4pm Sep 3rd.

Sparking the Imagination to see the world through a new lens. Norway Recreation partners up with 4H extension to empower kids to tell stories through photography. Your child will be introduced to various types of cameras and learn how to opporate and focouse most all camera types. Participants have the opportunity to display their best piece at the local Maine Fairs. Norway Recreation staff will meet your child at the Guy E. Rowe school at 2pm dismissal and walk the group together to the New Balance warming hut located on Cottage Street. Snack and water will be provided.

$35 per child. limited to 15 participants. Grades 3-6.

Adult Programs-

Botanical Gardens- September 27th 10am

Step into a world of natural beauty and discover the magic of gardening at the Boothbay Botanical Gardens. Take a stoll through the beautiful grounds and see if you can find all the trolls while taking in all the magical sights and smells. Bus Departs the Norway Town Office at 10am. We will visit the gardens for a few hours then take the buss back to the Town office once done.

get signed up now and come enjoy the fall gardens with a touch of coastal foliage.

$50 per person - Includes the bus ride and admission into the gardens. Bring additional money for Lunch or Snack while at the gardens! save your spot now buy registering online at

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/NorwayRecreation?orglink=camps-registration

or in person at the Norway Town Office M/F 8-5pm

Adult co-ed Pickleball

Norway Pickleball- A public Team Reach group- plays Pick up Pickleball on Monday (5:30pm)Tuesday (8am), Wednesday (5:30pm), Thursday (8:00am) Friday (5:30pm), Saturday (8am) and Sunday (8am & 4pm) at the cottage street courts. Feel free to swing by and join in on a game. Download the Team Reach app and Join the group using NWYPBALL for more information, communications and game play schedule. Reminder the Courts are locked, to get the coded to play visit the Norway Town office M/F 8-5pm. $15 for resident $25 for non resident. The code gets you into the court and the equipment locker where there are extra nets, balls and paddles to use!

Summer Running Club- Tuesdays all summer

Join Norway Recreation, and running leader Becca Bolduc, every Tuesday starting June 10th at 40 cottage street for this years Summer funning club. Each week the group will set off and run a set distance together. Download the Team Reach app and Join the group using Norwayrun2025 for more information and schedule.

Adult Co-ed Pick up Basketball- Tuesdays 6pm

Every Tuesday at 6pm. Join us at the Cottage Street Recreational park for some pick up basketball and other fun games. Must be 16 years or older to play.

Adult Co-ed Pick up Soccer- Thursdays & Sundays 6pm

Join us for some Pick up soccer at the Lovejoy Soccer field. Teams will be broken up and fun games will be played! Must be 16 years older to play

Download the Team Reach app and Join the group using NRSoccer25 for more information, communication and schedule.

Adult Co-ed Pick up Softball- Thursdays at 6pm

Join us at the Lovejoy Sports Complex on Thursdays for some pick up softball games. Teams will be divided and a fun game will be played. If not enough for a game then we will do batting practice and fielding drills. Must be 16 years or older to play. Download the Team Reach app and Join the group using Norway25 for more information, communication and schedule.

Facilities

Cottage Street Recreation Park-

Basketball, Tennis & Pickleball courts are open. Please pick up your trash and throw it away!

Reminder, the tennis and pickleball courts are locked at all time. This helps ensure that the courts are free when people want to play. To get the code for the courts please visit the Norway Town Office M/F 8-5pm. $15 for resident $25 for non resident. The code gets you into the court and the equipment locker where there are extra nets, balls and paddles to use!

Lovejoy Sports Complex- Located at the very end of Grove Street

Adult Pick up Soccer has begun! All are welcome. Happening Thursdays and Sundays at 5pm at the Lovejoy soccer field!

Adult Pick up Softball has started and will be played every Thursday at 6pm. Just show up to play! no commitment!

Lake Pennesseewassee Park and Boat Launch Facility-

Lake Pennesseewassee Park and Playgrounds are open Dawn to Dusk.

The town docks are in!

Come enjoy one of our many waterfront picnic tables or one of our two wonderful playgrounds.

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