Recreation
Norway is known as much for its recreational opportunities as it is for its historic downtown where you can link into an urban trail system under development.
A short hike under Ordway Grove’s ancient oaks and pines (our town is the namesake of the renowned Norway Pine) offers breathtaking views of Lake Pennesseewassee and wildlife-rich Witt Swamp. At the west end of the lake, you’ll find a boat launch, fishing, picnicking, and, thanks to a generous grant from New Balance, a recently upgraded playground and fitness trail at Pennesseewassee Park. Got a boat? Head out onto the lake for some fine sailing, fishing, waterskiing or just plain cruising. The annual Norway Triathlon offers fun and excitement to racers on a lovely course on and around the lake. The Roberts Farm Preserve overlooks Lake Penneseewassee and will soon offer a trail system for year-round non-motorized recreation. West of town is the spectacular Norway Country Club and quiet, scenic roads for cyclists and distance runners. Winter’s splendor offers up snowmobiling, ice-fishing, skating and cross-country skiing. Downtown sports fields and tennis courts are located conveniently on Cottage Street, just a short distance from Main Street. In the winter a skating rink is available at this site.
