In 2011, CNN Money ranked Portland #77 out of 100 of the “Best Places to Live” and states “Today it’s known for its good schools, reasonable taxes, and peaceful scenery.”
Portland contains parks such as the Meshomasic State Forest, Reeves Lookout State Wildlife Area, Brownstone Park, Agogliati Field, Great Hill Pond, Pecausett Pond, and Jobs Pond.
Portland is home of Brownstone Park, which features some extreme activities such as rock climbing, cliff jumping, wakeboarding, zip lining, kayaking, swimming/snorkeling/scuba diving, and biking.