Off in the distance

[Slickcraft]

Lincoln Park:

FLL: There is not a “no trespassing” sign at the park, it is a public park. And no state of mind restrictions. There is a no swimming sign, presumably even if you are noodle equipped.


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[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Lincoln Park:

FLL: There is not a “no trespassing” sign at the park, it is a public park.

Believe down close to the steep rocky embankment where the ground goes from grass to rocky shoreline, there's a 'No Trespassing-Do not cross embankment' sign intended to stop access to the lake water for swimming, kayaking, and sup stand up paddle boarding from the steep grassy hillside that is the one acre Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park was gifted to Gilford in 1924 by A.V. Lincoln, a Boston railroad magnate who had a humongous 'cottage' up the road, that is still there. A railroad track used to go through Lincoln Park, down along the relatively flat section about half way down the slope.

Lincoln Park is directly on the water, with a super-duper view, but there is no water access from the park. You can look at the water, but you cannot go into the water. The Town of Gilford apparently does not want anyone to be crossing the rocky embankment to use the lake.

Would be nice for the town to build a hand carry, boat launch access here with a staircase down the rocky, steep embankment and a dock for launching kayaks and sup paddle boards. It could be a very happening, fun, scenic, big open water spot for stand up paddle boarding ..... namaste!

[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Would be nice for the town to build a hand carry, boat launch access here with a staircase down the rocky, steep embankment and a dock for launching kayaks and sup paddle boards. It could be a very happening, fun, scenic, big open water spot for stand up paddle boarding ..... namaste!

Yep this makes as much sense as your suggestion to do the same at the head of Paugus Bay near the Weirs channel.

Print out more Darwin awards if this happens we'll need them!

[Slickcraft]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Believe down close to the steep rocky embankment where the ground goes from grass to rocky shoreline, there's a 'No Trespassing-Do not cross embankment' sign intended to stop access to the lake water for swimming, kayaking, and sup stand up paddle boarding from the steep grassy hillside that is the one acre Lincoln Park.

You are correct. Photo from April 9, 2017.

[fatlazyless]

All that tired looking picnic table needs is sanding, primer and paint, and it would be look'n a whole lot better!

All that undeveloped waterfront Lincoln Park embankment needs is a wood embankment staircase, and either a floating or height adjustable dock, and it would be look'n a whole lot better.

Some much potential in both items waiting to get fixed!