About Us
The Castle was built in 1894 by Frederick Thompson, a prominent local architect as a warming hut with a large fireplace for the skaters. In 2022 the Castle was opened after being closed for several years by Queenie & Marion AKA Sissy, two sisters who were born and raised in Portland. They both have fond childhood memories of the Park. It is their hopes to bring local residents and tourist to Queenie’s Castle to create memories of their own.
Deering Oaks Park is a 55-acre public park in Portland, which has a baseball diamond, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a playground, splash pad and a pond with fountain and duck house. It is located west of downtown Portland. In 1875 the Deering family had offered fifty acres to be used as a “park forever” on the condition that real estate tax on their remaining property would not be increased for ten years. The fifty acre Deering Oaks was deeded to the City of Portland in 1879. The park was designed by William A. Goodwin, City Civil Engineer.
Farmers Market in Deering Oaks runs from late April to Thanksgiving Sat & Wed 7:00-1:00 PM
The market features produce, herbs, honey, jams, meats, plants, breads & cheeses along with several arts and crafters.
