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Agamont Park
Agamont Park 3.jpeg
Looking north from just inside the park's Main Street entrance. The schooner Margaret Todd is in view in the harbor
Type Urban park
Location Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
Owned by Town of Bar Harbor
Open 24 hours

Agamont Park is a lovely park in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States. It used to be called Bar Harbor Park. This park is a special place where you can see amazing views of the ocean and islands.

The park sits on a hill at the very end of Main Street. From here, you can enjoy wide, open views of the water. You can see Mount Desert Narrows, Frenchman Bay, and many small islands. It's a very popular spot for tourists to visit and take pictures.

When you enter the park from Main Street, you'll see a cool water fountain. It was designed by an artist named Eric Sodderholtz.

Fun Things to Do at Agamont Park

Agamont Park is a great place to visit for many reasons.

Watching Fireworks

Every year, on the Fourth of July, many people gather here. It's one of the best spots in town to watch the exciting fireworks show!

Stay Connected with Free Wi-Fi

Did you know the park has free internet access? You can easily connect your phone or tablet while you enjoy the views.

Honoring Veterans

In 2013, there was a special display in the park. It was from an organization called Wreaths Across America. This group honors military veterans. The town council decided to move the display, which caused some discussion.

History of Agamont Park

The land where Agamont Park now stands has an interesting past.

Agamont House: Bar Harbor's First Hotel

Before it was a park, this spot was home to a building called Agamont House. Sometimes it was called Agamont Hotel. It was built way back in 1840 by a person named Tobias Roberts.

In 1855, the building was made bigger and became the very first hotel in Bar Harbor! Sadly, the Agamont House burned down in a fire in 1888.

Gallery

  • Agamont Park 2

    Looking northwest to Bar Island from the park

  • Agamont Park 4

    Looking north out into Mount Desert Narrows

  • Agamont Park

    Looking northeast from Main Street

  • Agamont Park BHI

    The Bar Harbor Inn from the park

Images for kids

  • Waterfront Park, Bar Harbor, Maine (64074)

    A circa-1940 view of the park's entrance at Newport Drive

  • Pier and Waterfront, Bar Harbor, Maine (77000)

    Another 1940s view

  • Bar Harbor – Maine – Agamont Park - panoramio (1)

    Cannons on the eastern side of the park

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