Attractions
- Battery Park
- Located at the top of Battery Street in downtown Burlington, this historic park, deeded to the City in 1870, boasts a panoramic view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, with a promenade, playground, monuments, and a bandshell. The park is also host to a series of concerts throughout the summer on Thursday and Sunday evenings.
- Bike Path
- Initially used as a railroad bed for the Rutland and Burlington Railroad companies, Burlington's Waterfront Bike Path is a 7.6-mile recreational route that runs from the southern end of Burlington at Oakledge Park to the northern end at the Winooski River. The path traces the Lake Champlain shoreline, offering wonderful views of the lake and the Adirondack Mountains to the west.
- Burlington's Waterfront
- With its spectacular views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, Burlington's waterfront is one of the community's most important visual and recreational resources; and rather than being a far-flung attraction, our waterfront actually marks the western edge of the downtown area. Over the last decade, the city has improved park and open space and made infrastructure improvements to ensure pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle access (and a free College Street Shuttle connects the Church Street Marketplace, the University of Vermont and Waterfront). It provides a sweeping range of cultural, recreational, social, and economic activities for the entire community. www.enjoyburlington.com/Parks.cfm
- Fishing Pier
- Adjacent to the Coast Guard station on the waterfront is this easy-access facility, which is handicapped accessible and lighted. Parking is free, too.
- Leddy Park
- In the New North End, BurlingtonŐs largest and most varied park resource features an 1,800 foot beach, indoor ice rink, tennis courts, natural areas, sports fields, trails and playground, The ice skating arena is open for public use year-round (except 5 weeks in May and June for maintenance) and for skating and ice hockey programs. For information on arena availability, 802-865-7558
- North Beach
- Located off North Avenue at the end of Institute Road, North Beach is 1,700 feet of gorgeous beach and lakefront, with a bathhouse, restrooms, a snack shack, grills and picnic tables. The beach also has 67 tent sites and 45 RV sites. Full facilities are open May 26 through Labor Day.
- Oakledge Park
- At the southern end of the Bike Path, Oakledge Park features 2400-feet of waterfront, including a swimming beach and an endless supply of spectacular sunsets. Facilities include a playground, three tennis courts, two softball fields, a multi-use field, volleyball courts, walking trails, and two picnic shelters with restrooms, picnic tables, and grills. Open year-round.
- Skate Park
- The Burlington Skate Park is located on Lake Street, just north of Battery Park. This facility for skateboarders, bikers, and in-line skaters offers rails and ramps, boxes, a half bowl, and half pipe. Adjoining the park to the north is a lighted in-line hockey rink, which is flooded in the winter for ice skating. Open April through October.
- Waterfront Dog Park
- Located just north of Battery Park, this site provides access to the lake and can be reached via the bike path. It is a walk-in area only, with parking available at the north end of Waterfront Park or at North Beach. It is open year 'round at all hours.
