Fort Foster Park

Latest Fort Foster Updates

Town of Kittery Kayak & Paddleboard Storage Racks at Fort Foster - June 18, 2024

The Town of Kittery kayak and paddleboard storage racks have been relocated from the Traip Academy Boat Launch to Fort Foster Park.  The storage racks can now be accessed at the Windsurfer’s Beach area of the park.  The kayak and paddleboard racks offer 18 permitted spaces for equipment storage.

To read the full announcement which includes information about Storage Rack Permits, fees and rules, please click here.

Fort Foster Pier Closed for Repairs

During several winter storm events, the Fort Foster pier suffered structural damage. Visitors to the park will notice the pier is closed for access and are asked to abide by posted signage for their safety. We look forward to welcoming the public to use the pier again once repairs have been completed, please check back for updates on repair progress. 

Fort Foster 2024 Season

Fort Foster is now observing its regular 2024 season schedule, opening daily from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM or sunset (whichever is earlier), beginning, from Saturday, May 25, 2024, through Friday, August 16, 2024.

To read the full Fort Foster reopening notice, please click here.

About Fort Foster

Fort Foster is a local treasure, as well as a complex and vital natural resource providing habitat to native and endangered animals, plants and trees. Whether visiting during the regular season, or off-season, visitors are asked to carry out all litter, trash and pet waste in an effort to protect this vital natural resource for our generation and generations to come.

Fort Foster visitors will see exciting new park signage that reflects the newly updated park rules and regulations, and encourages everyone to help protect this vital natural resource. To view the updated Fort Foster Park rules, please click here.

Park visitors may also notice signage indicating that invasive plant removal operations inside Fort Foster are underway. The Town developed the Invasive Species Management Plan in 2020 and recommendations in the plan focus on controlling existing invasive plants and eradicating new ones, with the goal of restoring the dominance of native plant communities throughout the park.

Fort Foster Season Passes

Get your Fort Foster Season Pass today! Season passes can be purchased at the Kittery Town Hall Customer Service Center, Monday-Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

To request a Season Pass online, click here (must select Maine and then Kittery, not your State/Town). Please note that your pass will be mailed to you so if you want to use it same day, please purchase at the gatehouse upon arrival to the Park. Non-resident Season Passes can be purchased at the gatehouse or also be purchased online.

Fort Foster Day Passes

Fort Foster Day Passes are available at the gatehouse for any visitor to the Park. One Day Pass can be credited toward a resident or non-resident season pass.