Updated 2/19/2024 We’re working on our first Bike Park! The park will welcome all ages and levels of bike riders. This is a continuing park project building from the previous public meetings about Leddy Park and the Leddy Park Comprehensive Plan. Thanks to everyone that participated in the public meetings and online surveys! How we are moving ahead: Ecology, safety and scale are top considerations for a bike park at this location. Proper siting and sustainable trail design will result in a successful bike park that both meets the needs of the community who want to enjoy this recreational ameni ..read more

BPRW Project Updates — Winter 2024: Read on to find out what the BPRW Planning Team has been up to!   Welcome snow’s brightness! Well, at least there was some snow when we started compiling this season’s newsletter! Here’s to hoping you had a chance to play in it before it disappeared! And here’s to more snow in March!  Below are updates on several ongoing projects – please reach out with questions or for more information. To stay up-to-date on parks projects, please sign up for our newsletter!    Champlain Street Park Renovations  We have officially hired a contracto ..read more

It may still be freezing out, but it’s time to get ready for summer! Get all the latest info on Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Summer Camps. January 15, 2024   Summer Guide We’ve launched an online summer guide where you can find all the info on all things Summer with Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront (BPRW) — including camps, events, beaches and more, all in one spot. Check it out!  summerbtvparks.com   About BPRW Summer Camps BPRW summer camps provide quality childcare for working families and caregivers, as well as help children develop skills, whi ..read more

Stay active and healthy this Winter season — enroll now in Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront winter programs! There’s something for all ages and abilities! Call 802-864-0123 with any questions. → Browse all our listings & register here Youth Outdoor Recreation January Outing – Raven Ridge Natural Area Intro to XC Skiing and Snowshoeing Bolton Ski & Ride   Vacation Camp February Camp – Miller Center February Ice Skating Camp -Leddy Arena Movement Gentle Restorative Yoga Balance Mobility Core & Fitlot w/ YMCA North End Yoga Line Dancing   Youth Sports Fligh ..read more

September 25, 2023   It’s official: fall is here! The leaves are changing, pumpkin is making its way into every recipe and Halloween is right around the corner. Best of all, many of our fall programs still have openings! Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront (BPRW) offers a variety of programs with something for everyone – from ASL, Tai Chi and games to outdoor exploration and sports. Programs take place in safe and convenient locations across Burlington with experienced instructors to enrich your fall season. Scholarships are available for Burlington residents for 50-100% off of ..read more

  A summer heat wave can be a health risk for many people who do not have access to air conditioning, particularly for older adults, children, un-housed people, those with medical conditions, and others in vulnerable, high-risk groups. During a heat wave, or “extreme-heat event” (two or more days of above 90 degree temps), the City of Burlington will open Cooling Centers to the public, on a walk-in basis. These centers will offer air conditioning, seating, water, and are open to all who need it. Please note: Visitors must comply with all facility rules and remain in designated areas. Mo ..read more

Interlace Mural Refresh 06/13/2023 Burlington/Brooklyn artist Abby Manock recently returned to Dewey Park in the city’s Old North End to refresh Interlace — the pavement mural she completed in 2014 on Spring Street, adjacent to the park. Originally submitted to the Department of Public Works (DPW) by neighbors of the park, the street closure set the stage for the ‘Dewey Annex’ and with that, the colorful and beautiful pavement treatment (that includes embedded reflective glass beads) which provides a bold statement about streets as public spaces. Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterf ..read more

May 21, 2023   Looking for a place to “go” when out and about on the Burlington Greenway path? We know the feeling! We’ve compiled a list of the public restrooms along the Greenway so you can feel comfortable on your bike ride, run, or walk.   Read on for locations, hours, and map links ↓ Public restrooms, listed from south to north:        1. Oakledge Park Lower Pavilion  Location: Flynn Ave and Burlington Greenway – 11 Flynn Avenue Hours: Open May 15 to October 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week          Echo, Leahy Center for La ..read more

Updated — May 19, 2023 Oakledge Universally Accessible Playground Project Update   Regular Oakledge Park-goers will have noticed that construction started up in earnest again this spring to complete the City’s first Universally Accessible Playground.   Thanks to securing additional grant funding, we were able to re-introduce elements that were previously omitted from construction. These include: vital connecting paths between the new accessible parking spaces, the Greenway, and the Lower Shelter (and the beach access beyond), some fun looping paths through the existing cedars fo ..read more

BPRW is teaming up with consultants to develop a Comprehensive Plan for Roosevelt Park! A thorough and robust public and partner engagement process will be starting in June 2023. The vision/plan for the park will be community-driven for this well-utilized and adored park in Burlington’s Old North End.  As a hub of active recreation and Boys & Girls Club activities, Roosevelt is at the heart of the community. However, BPRW is asking:  Are there opportunities to make the park more inclusive? What amenities would support activities that are NOT taking place at Roosevelt? Are there ..read more