Follow this link to see what's happening . The Parks and Recreation Department provides for the recreational needs of the residents of Saco. During the course of the year we hire part time staff to meet our program needs and seasonal park maintenance.
Volunteers are an integral part of our youth program staffing.
The purpose of the Department is to meet the leisure needs of the residents by offering a variety of programs, as well as by providing space for both passive and active recreation. The Department works closely with many of the other Departments, including the School Department and City Committees to help provide a well rounded program. The Department is involved with the Business Association and the Saco Community Activities Committee in sponsoring the Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival in June, a Haunted Halloween Hay Ride in October, and the Saco Yuletide Celebration and parade in early December. We participate in various state and federal job training programs by providing work experience to seniors, youth and unemployed people who are looking for training opportunities in a different field. The Parks Division is responsible for the maintenance of parks and playing fields around the city.