Parsons Beach
Kennebunk, ME
Parsons Beach in Kennebunk is about half a mile of sand backed by dunes and marsh. It sits on Parsons family land, and the public is welcome on one section, the left side as you face the water. That courtesy is the whole deal, so the rules matter here more than anywhere nearby.
Half a mile of quiet, undeveloped sand is a real find, though it depends on private goodwill and parking is only a handful of spaces.
How we score beachesStay on the left side of the beach as you face the water, where public use is welcome. Obey the no-parking signs on the access road.
About six spaces near the beach, with no-parking signs on the access road. Roadside parking about a quarter mile back is the fallback.
A short walk over uneven ground to soft sand. Not suited to wheelchairs or strollers.
Summer days are the most pleasant, though the water stays cold. Winter walks here are bright and empty.
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