This Scarborough Spot Offers One of Maine’s Most Unique Summer Experiences

A Different Kind of Driving Range

Golf usually means rolling fairways and carefully manicured greens, but at Pleasant Hill Driving Range in Scarborough, the game takes a surprising turn. Instead of hitting balls across grass, golfers tee off toward floating targets scattered across a 26-acre pond. For just $5, a bucket of floating golf balls buys an hour or two of simple summer fun and a chance to try one of Maine's most unusual outdoor experiences.

More Than Just Golf

You don't need to be a golfer to appreciate the appeal. Part of the fun is watching each shot arc over the water before landing with a satisfying splash, or, if your aim is true, striking one of the floating targets. It's the kind of activity that quickly turns into a friendly competition between friends and family, with plenty of laughs from the inevitable missed shots.

A Classic Maine Summer Stop

The experience feels refreshingly low-key. There are no tee times, no pressure to play a full round, and no expectation that you'll be good at golf. Instead, it's about spending time outdoors, enjoying the waterfront setting, and trying something a little different. On a warm summer afternoon, the combination of fresh air, calm water, and the simple challenge of sending a golf ball flying across the pond makes for an outing that's easy to remember.

Sometimes, Maine's most memorable attractions aren't the biggest or the busiest, they're the unexpected places that turn an ordinary afternoon into a story worth sharing.