History, Community and Culture in the Hills

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 distance from Maine Street, Norway's Ordway Grove is home to towering oaks and white pines.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.