Saco Parks & Recreation Department

09/14/2026

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

09/11/2026

Fall Picture Day is tomorrow! Since our website is down we wanted to share the schedule here. See you then!

09/11/2026

This month we are highlighting our Youth Sports Coordinator, Meg Gribbin, who has already had quite the year!!

Earlier this spring she was awarded the 2026 Bill Eckart Young Professional of the Year Award by The Maine Recreation & Park Association (MRPA). She was recognized for her outstanding dedication and leadership in the field of Parks and Recreation during the Annual Spring Conference at the Samoset Resort. Next month she will be inducted into the UNE Athletics Hall of Fame for her years playing college basketball. 2026 will be hard to top!

Meg oversees all of our Youth Sports but is directly in charge of field hockey and travel basketball. Fall is a busy season for her as she executes one, prepares for the next, and makes sure they are all running smoothly. Fall youth sports participation is upwards of about 400 participants. It's probably no coincidence that participation has increased since her time with the department.

Meg consistently goes above and beyond her job description, taking on additional roles such as Safe Sitter instructor, special events planner, and office support, among many others. She has revitalized existing programs by planning multiple family game night events, bringing fresh energy and new ideas to the community. Meg is always eager to learn, inspire her coworkers, and create new opportunities, all driven by genuine care and self-motivated determination.

Within the past year, Meg has been heavily involved with the MRPA Youth Sports Committee, with a specific focus on promoting girls and women in sports. She volunteered her time for this work out of a deep passion for increasing opportunities for female athletes and coaches. The group surveyed female athletes across MRPA communities to collect data on participation and experiences and created a developmental guide to help coaches better understand their athletes and set appropriate expectations. These efforts, along with additional research and collaboration, culminated in the creation of a comprehensive Girls and Women in Sports Toolkit for MRPA communities.

We are so fortunate that she chose our department 5 years ago and the S**o community is a better place because of her. Thank you, Meg!

09/11/2026

Our website is currently down for maintenance. Please call our office at 207-283-3139, or email [email protected] for any registrations, questions, or ATB call-outs for today's attendance. Hopefully it will be back up and working soon. Thank you for your patience!

09/09/2026

The 2026-2027 Teen Place Program starts tonight! This program is designed for grades 6th-8th. Community Center activities planned for Wednesdays and Thursdays (5pm-8pm), and trips planned on Fridays! Participants can purchase the membership for this program that includes the Wed & Thurs options. Friday field trips must be paid for separately.

For all of the details and schedules please visit www.sacorec.com

Questions can be emailed to Joe at [email protected]

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Happy September! Highlighting a few of our new and returning programs beginning soon! Stay tuned for more as we continue to add more programming this month, including Safe Sitter, Family Game Night, Game Club and more!

NFL Watch Party- NEXT WEEK! Come watch the Superbowl Rematch in our gym! We will have the game on the projector, plus pizza and refreshments. Payment is taken at the door (cash only). Please preregister (this part is FREE) so we can plan accordingly.

Register at: https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28418

Men's Drop-In Basketball returns in two weeks! For complete schedule and details visit: https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28249

Beginner Dance Classes with Steppin' Out Dance Centre are back! Classes for Kinder-2nd and 3rd-7th available. Register today at: https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28378

Puzzle Palooza is back on Friday, October 2nd from 6-8 PM. Teams will again race to the finish to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Teams of 4-8 people are allowed. You only need one person from your team to sign up and pay. Winners will get our Puzzle Palooza Championship belt and more! Sign up today at: https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28417

08/26/2026

No fair-weather fans here! We bought the tickets before the wins started rolling in, and this group got to see the Sox take home another W!

This trip was part of our "All Ages" Bus Trip offerings. We plan 3-4 per year and are always looking for ideas on where to take you! We take care of the transportation and tickets, hopefully making it easier for you and your families to attend these special events. We will be planning one more for the year. Stay tuned for the announcement later this fall!

08/24/2026

We are excited to bring back the 2nd session of our Couch to 5K Program this fall! Join our Couch to 5K program, designed for beginners who want to build endurance, improve fitness, and have fun along the way. Or for those who already run and want to be held accountable each week. Over 9 weeks, we’ll gradually work from little or no running to completing a full 5K (3.1 miles).

The group will meet once per week for a group run/walk workout. These weekly meet-ups help keep everyone accountable, supported, and training together.

Wednesdays: 5pm-6pm starting September 2nd!

Participants will also follow a simple training plan on their own 2–3 additional days each week. Each week builds progressively so your body adapts safely and confidently. At the end of the program, we’ll celebrate our progress by running the Heart of Biddeford I HEART BIDDEFORD 5K race together as a group—a fun and rewarding way to reach the finish line!

For more information, full schedule, registration details, and to register please visit www.sacorec.com . Please email Amelia at [email protected] with any questions!