Sanctuary Ground

Public sauna · Portland, ME

Washington Baths

Walk-in public sauna with hot and cold pools in Portland

Washington Baths is a walk-in public sauna in Portland with gender-separate traditional saunas heated by a once-fired thermal mass heater. An outdoor courtyard has a 104°F hot pool and a 50°F cold pool, plus a lounge, library and cafe. There are no reservations or time limits, and Fridays are observed in silence.

TypeSpace
CategoryThermal bathhouse
Location145 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, Portland, ME
Websitewashingtonbaths.com
Phone(207) 253-1555

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