Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes
Standish, Maine · on Sebago Lake
Verified · 3 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- $35/year
- SEASON
- June
About Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes
Rich Memorial Beach is a municipal swimming hole on the eastern shore of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, operated by the Standish Parks & Recreation Department. It is a sandy freshwater lake beach with picnic areas, restrooms, and a boat launch, but access is restricted to Standish/Steep Falls residents and their guests via paid seasonal membership.
The beach sits on the east side of Sebago Lake, one of Maine's largest lakes, reached via Route 114 and Newbegin Way off Harmon's Beach Road. It is a developed, day-use municipal facility rather than a backcountry site, with a parking lot, grassy/picnic areas, and a sandy shoreline directly on the lake.
Swimming at Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes
A sandy-bottom lake beach designed for casual, family-style swimming rather than a wild or remote hole; the town rents paddleboards on-site and maintains a beach wheelchair, indicating a gentle, accessible swimming area. The town's own health notice warns that swimmer's itch (a parasite causing skin irritation) can occur in the water during summer.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located at 100 Newbegin Way (off Harmon's Beach Road) in Standish, Maine, on the east side of Sebago Lake; described as reachable via Route 114.
Parking: On-site parking lot at the facility; the town explicitly prohibits overnight parking and parking along the beach access road. One aggregator source notes the lot is small and fills up quickly on busy days.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up municipal beach facility with an on-site parking lot directly at the beach; no trail or hike is involved. Exact lot-to-water walking distance is not specified in any source found.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Sandy-bottom municipal lake beach described by the town as a 'safe swimming environment' and by an aggregator as suitable for family swimming, with a free beach wheelchair available on request. However, no source confirms lifeguards are on duty, and the town's own health notice warns swimmer's itch (a waterborne parasite causing skin irritation) may be present in summer, so supervision and post-swim rinsing are warranted.
Parking
Free
On-site parking lot at 100 Newbegin Way; town explicitly bans overnight parking and roadside parking on the beach access road. One aggregator (lakeaccess.org) notes the lot has limited capacity and recommends arriving early on busy days. Parking itself is not separately charged, but the beach requires paid seasonal membership ($35/household/yr) for residents, or entry as a member's guest, no day-use walk-up fee option exists.
Restrooms
Yes
Restrooms are available on-site at the beach (confirmed by aggregator travelmaine.com/lakeaccess.org); exact building location not specified in sources.
Water clarity
Clear
No source describes water clarity at this specific beach directly, but Sebago Lake overall is documented (Wikipedia, citing its oligotrophic classification and role as the primary drinking-water supply for the Portland Water District, serving ~20% of Maine's population) as a very deep (316 ft max), low-nutrient, clean lake, which is strong indirect evidence for clear water. Attribute the beach-specific clarity claim with caution since it is inferred from lake-wide characteristics rather than a direct observation at Rich Memorial Beach.
Hours
Daily 9:30am-7:30pm mid-June through Labor Day; weekends only (shorter hours) Memorial Day weekend through mid-June and again in September (10am-4pm per the official facility page).
On the water
Restrictions: Motorized/trailered boats use the on-site boat launch, separate from the swim area; travelmaine.com lists canoeing and kayaking as activities available at this beach; no no-wake zone or motor restriction specific to this launch was found in sources. The Sebago Boating Club maintains an adjacent access point but only for its own members arriving by water.
The town itself rents stand-up paddleboards on-site (see rentals), which is the most concretely sourced watercraft option at this specific beach.
Rentals nearby
Stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), 4 available, rental includes PFD and paddle
Prices: $12.00 per hour
At Rich Memorial Beach itself, 100 Newbegin Way, Standish, ME · 10am-6pm, whenever beach staff are present
Pontoon boat rentals
32 Moose Landing Trail, Naples, ME 04055, on Brandy Pond, with water access to Long Lake and Sebago Lake via the Songo River/canal system; roughly 18 miles by road from Rich Memorial Beach, not a direct-adjacent rental.
Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes: FAQ
Does Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes charge a fee?
Admission is by membership only, not day-use payment. Standish resident household membership costs $35/year (2026 rate); non-residents may only enter as the guest of a member. No on-site/walk-up payment is accepted.
Is Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes kid friendly?
Sandy-bottom municipal lake beach described by the town as a 'safe swimming environment' and by an aggregator as suitable for family swimming, with a free beach wheelchair available on request. However, no source confirms lifeguards are on duty, and the town's own health notice warns swimmer's itch (a waterborne parasite causing skin irritation) may be present in summer, so supervision and post-swim rinsing are warranted.
Do I need to hike to reach Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes?
On-site parking lot at 100 Newbegin Way; town explicitly bans overnight parking and roadside parking on the beach access road. One aggregator (lakeaccess.org) notes the lot has limited capacity and recommends arriving early on busy days. Parking itself is not separately charged, but the beach requires paid seasonal membership ($35/household/yr) for residents, or entry as a member's guest, no day-use walk-up fee option exists.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes?
The town itself rents stand-up paddleboards on-site (see rentals), which is the most concretely sourced watercraft option at this specific beach.
When is the best time to visit Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes?
Daily 9:30am-7:30pm from mid-June through Labor Day; weekends only (with shorter hours) from Memorial Day weekend through mid-June and again in September.
What are the rules at Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes?
Access limited to Standish and Steep Falls residents and business owners with a paid seasonal membership, or their accompanied guests; dogs are prohibited on the beach itself (service dogs excepted) though a separate town dog park exists nearby.
What water body is Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes on?
Rich Memorial Beach Sebago Lakes is on Sebago Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
