More large acquisitions are anticipated over the next five years. The largest park is Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. There are also 15 state parks in coastal towns. There has not been a recent survey of municipal parks, but a past survey by SPO found 135 beaches and 167 picnic sites owned by coastal communities. There are also hundreds of small parcels of land owned by coastal municipalities that provide access as well.
State parks provide access for visitors with disabilities.
The state has also acquired two sites that are undeveloped as yet. Most coastal towns have an inventory of scenic areas, but few are protected by ordinances or easements. The Department of Transportation has purchased some rights to land along Route 1 to protect scenic corridors. In other areas, local land trusts have taken the initiative to acquire and protect scenic lands along roadways. Major fishing ports, such as Portland, Stonington, Rockland, and Eastport have public commercial fishing piers.