Peaks-Kenny State Park Explained

Peaks-Kenny State Park
Map:USA Maine
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, United States
Coordinates:45.2577°N -69.2767°W
Area Acre:813
Elevation:394feet
Established:1964
Administrator:Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Website:Peaks-Kenny State Park

Peaks-Kenny State Park is a seasonal public recreation area covering on the south shore of Sebec Lake, mostly located in the town of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The state park grounds include a white sand beach at South Cove, 56 campsites, picnic area, hiking trails, and canoe and kayak rentals.

The park is 1 of 5 Maine State Parks that are in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, with 1 minute and 56 seconds of totality.[1]

History

The area of land that now constitutes the park was donated to the state in 1964 by Francis J. Peaks. The gift was made in memory of his sister, Annie Peaks Kenny, and their parents, Joseph and Eliza Peaks, for whom the park was named.

Landmarks

Norwood Castle sits along the shore of the lake. It was built in 1890 as a wedding gift of wealthy Foxcroft attorney Willis Parsons for his bride. Parsons became the first Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: R . Mike . 2021-07-07 . Maine 2024 Solar Eclipse State Parks . 2022-10-03 . CosmosPNW . en-US.