Recreation
Norway is known as much for its recreational
opportunities as it is for its historic downtown.
Just one block off Main Street, Ordway Grove offers a short hike under ancient oaks and pines. At the Grove's shores, Witt Swamp is rich with a wildlife adventure. On the outskirts of downtown Norway, Lake Pennesseewassee Park has a public boat launch, fishing, picnicking, swimming and recreational courts. Thanks to a generous grant from New Balance, there is an upgraded playground and fitness trail. Got a boat? Head out onto the lake for some fine sailing, fishing, waterskiing or just plain cruising.
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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 offers a trail system for year-round non-motorized recreation. West of town is the Norway Country Club's 9-hole golf course with spectacular views is open to the public.
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Quiet, scenic roads for cyclists and distance runners are available from downtown Norway extending to the hills of the countryside. The winter season in Norway invites all to snowmobile, ice-fish, skate, snowshoe and cross-country ski.
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In downtown Norway on Cottage Street, Norway's Department of Recreation maintains sports fields, tennis courts and an outdoor ice skating rink for the public.