Saco Parks & Recreation Department

10/16/2026

Join us on Saturday, November 7th, at Thornton Academy for the Annual Age Friendly S**o Wellness Fair! Admission is FREE but pre-registration is required. Please call or email the contacts below to sign-up. The day will include a vendor fair with community resources, FREE refreshments & lunch for attendees, a raffle, educational sessions, and more! We hope to see you there.

Age Friendly S**o Contact: 207-710-5029
Email: [email protected]

10/09/2026

The S**o Rotary Splash Pad is officially closed for the season! Thank you for a wonderful summer. Our second year was another success and we hope you enjoyed cooling off during the hot and sunny weather that we had! See you again in late May of 2027!

10/05/2026

The parking lot at Cascade Falls will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 8, while paving is underway.

Parking will still be allowed on the shoulder of Cascade Road near the park that features a half-mile loop trail and a 20-foot horsetail waterfall.
We appreciate visitors’ flexibility as we make improvements to the amenities of this unique outdoor space.

To learn more about Cascade Falls and other trails in S**o, visit sacomaine.org/outside

The parking lot at Cascade Falls will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 8, while paving is underway.

Parking will still be allowed on the shoulder of Cascade Road near the park that features a half-mile loop trail and a 20-foot horsetail waterfall.

We appreciate visitors’ flexibility as we make improvements to the amenities of this unique outdoor space.

To learn more about Cascade Falls and other trails in S**o, visit sacomaine.org/outside.

10/02/2026

S**o Stars Competition Cheering is now open for registration! This season we are offering divisions for Twinkling Stars, Rising Stars, Shooting Stars, Shining Stars, and Super Stars!

The enrollment fee is due at the time of registration and then participants will be billed the remaining balance once the teams are formed.

Please follow the link for more information about this season, including division info, a schedule overview, updated MYCCA policies, possible competition formats and more!

https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28091

09/29/2026

Come travel the world with us and Collette! Here are some updates about our 2027 trips.

Come travel the world with us and Collette! Here are some updates about our upcoming trips with Collette:

*Spring 2027: Spain & Portugal
Trip Dates: April 3, 2027 – April 17, 2027

Seats for this trip are guaranteed until 10/4/26. Please contact Amelia at [email protected] ASAP if you are interested in this trip.
Registration and itinerary link can be found at: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1421473

*JUST ADDED! Spring 2027: Discover American Heritage
Trip Dates: May 14, 2027 – May 21, 2027
Experience the grandeur of The Greenbrier amid the West Virginia mountains and explore American history throughout Washington, D.C. and Virginia on a fascinating journey. This grand historic tour features a two-night stay at The Greenbrier, a classic American resort.
Highlights: Twilight Monument Tour, Arlington National Cemetery, Greenbrier History Tour, Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, Smithsonian Museum, Mount Vernon, Tavern Dinner.

Seats for this trip are guaranteed until 11/14/26.
Informational session is this Thursday, 10/1/26 at 3:30PM
Registration and itinerary link can be found at: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1469747

*Fall 2027: Pacific Northwest
Trip Dates: September 13, 2027 – September 20, 2027

This trip is filling up fast! Seats are guaranteed until 3/13/27, or until filled!
Informational session is this Thursday, 10/1/26 at 2:30PM
Registration and itinerary link can be found at: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1421491

09/28/2026

We still have a few spots left for the Safe Sitter Class next month! Safe Sitter classes prepare children ages 11-13 to be safe, nurturing babysitters. This class also covers Home Safety, Injury Management, Preventing Problem Behavior, and more!

WHEN: Friday, October 9th- this is a full day out for school
WHERE: S**o Community Center
TIME: 9:00AM-2:30PM
FEE: $70/residents; $75/non-residents- includes babysitting handbook
REGISTER: www.sacorec.com
Please email Amelia at [email protected] if you have any questions about the class

09/23/2026

We are excited to offer a NEW childcare program to our local families!! The After Hours drop-off program will begin next month with a festive-themed night of fun for grades K-5. We hope to plan one per month throughout the winter months. This is filling up fast so register today at the link below!

https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28419

09/22/2026

The parking lot at Cascade Falls will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, while prep work is completed for paving this fall.
Parking will still be allowed on the shoulder of Cascade Road near the park that features a half-mile loop trail and a 20-foot horsetail waterfall.
Visit our link in the comments to learn more about Cascade Falls and other trails in S**o!

The parking lot at Cascade Falls will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, while prep work is completed for paving this fall.

Parking will still be allowed on the shoulder of Cascade Road near the park that features a half-mile loop trail and a 20-foot horsetail waterfall.

Visit our link in the comments to learn more about Cascade Falls and other trails in S**o!

09/14/2026

Dance classes are back this fall with Steppin' Out Dance Centre!! Register today at www.sacorec.com