it's a beautiful place, however, alot of the signs don't have arrows to point you in the right…read moredirection. trying to get to a beach that says it allows pets. where is it? sign says "beach bypass trail" I don't take that of course, hike .5 miles more to a sign that says "beach access by beach bypass trail"?????? so I go there and it says "no pets allowed". what the heck is going on? 4 mile hike with no trail to water where pets are allowed. don't go if you have a dog.

Pay per person, 5$, which adds up way faster than the park is worth. Park worker who took our money…read moredid not tell us beach was closed, and only let us know there was a warning afterwards. We got about halfway to the beach and got passed by another park ranger on an atv, who saw us with our towels and still let us walk all the way to the beach, where he waited for us to turn around. Overall expensive and deceptive. Nowhere near worth the cost.

Burlington hike/bike trail....great outdoor trails along lake and 2 minute walk from Hilton hotel…read more....get up early and it is as peaceful as ever!

Wrong address!!!! 645 Pine Street is the Dept of Parks building!…read moreWater Front Dog Park is about 2 miles further north. It is not really accessible by car (Penny Lane is the closest a car can get). it's about 1/2 mile walk north of Waterfront Park. From the north end of Waterfront Park, walk along the bike path, past Burlington Skate Park, past Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center and you'll see it on the left. The park itself is awesome. Very open fenced-in space with lots of grass. They supply poop bags and there is access to the lake from the north edge of the park. No drinking fountain unfortunately, but a great park nonetheless. If you are looking for lots of dogs, Starr Farm might be a better bet, but if you are looking for something a little more low-key, this is the place. Here is a link to the google map coordinates: http://bit.ly/1sN8Z81

This is a huge grassy dog park that is about the size of a football field! It is usually not…read morecrowded at all, and poop bags are provided. There is no separate small dog park, but the park is next to Lake Champlain. If you trust your dog you can let it splash around in the nearby small uncrowded beaches. For some reason there are never any tennis balls left in this park, so BYO. After your dog gets tired, you can walk up to church street, and grab a cold beverage and a bite to eat. Awesome Park!

Burton lsland State Park has to be the ultimate in the camping experience !…read more I have frequented many parks over my lifetime, and Burton Island is among the happiest in my camping experiences . There is not one draw-back that l can think of here. It has epic beauty. The trees and forests with lake views are magnificent. Everything is sanitary. Vermont people are exceedingly clean and conscientious about their surroundings. Camp sites are pristine. Restrooms are equipped and clean and accessible. If you are counting on an amazing camping trip, look forward to visiting Burton lsland !

As we are driving home to Boston we are feeling incredibly thankful to have visited Burton Island…read moreState Park. By far our favorite campground we've been to. Park at Kill Kare State Park and take the Island Runner to Burton Island, about a 10 minute ride. The ferry crew help to load your items onto the boat and you can pay $10 to have it delivered to your site.  Upon boarding the ferry, crew member Morgan welcomed us and gave us an overview of the Island and how everything worked. She recommended alternative swimming areas and prime sunset viewing spots. Morgan remembered us on our way back a few days later. She really made our visit that much more memorable, and the rest of the staff were super friendly as well. The island is equipped with showers & bathrooms (don't forget quarters!), trash & recycling recepticals, water spickets, kayak & canoe rentals, and weekly nature/survival lessons for kids. There are a few hiking trails and even some secret spots where you can post up and hang on the water for the day.   They offer traditional tent sites and lean-tos - some of which are right on the water. We plan to book one of these next time. Wood is available for purchase but be sure to ask for dry wood depending on recent weather conditions. The best spot about BI is the store, which is stocked with pretty much everything camping-related: beer & wine, drinks, snacks, ice, souveniers, etc. The store has a small kitchen with a grill and they make sandwiches and sides cooked to order. All of it is reasonably priced, and they accept credit/debit cards. Overall this experience was a very unique one but extremely rewarding. I highly recommend visiting Burton Island!!!

Awesome rail trail that runs from Burlington VT and over Lake Champlain. The trail is mostly paved,…read moreoff road, and has some epic views and pull offs to take in the wonderful scenery. We took the trail from North beach and pedaled 7.5 miles to where the trail breaks and you can take a ferry to the other side of the Chanel. This rail trail was the main attraction to our visit to Burlington, and it did not disappoint!

Okay, I love, love, love Maple Street Park. I have two young children and this is definitely one…read moreof our favorite places to hang out. I love the ratio of equipment for the age of my kids--plenty of baby/toddler swings and slides. Also little rocking ride on equipment. The only thing that could make it a little better for us would be a swing for special needs kids as my older daughter can't sit safely in a regular swing due to her needs. But we make do with what is there very nicely :) The grounds are super well kept and part of a larger park which includes a baseball and soccer (I think) field. I am kind of obsessed with the beautiful flower garden that they have in the parking lot. I would love to be able to steal their gardener for a day to help me make something similar. There is a pool as well with a waterslide. We've never actually used the pool but it very popular and always crowded. There is also a skate park for older kids which is really cool. At least it looks cool--I don't know the first think about skateboarding. I am always impressed by how respectful the skaters seem to be about safety rules. It looks like a lot of fun. Anyhow, this is a really nice park with great shade on hot days. There are always lots of super friendly people there to chat with as well.

I love this park…read more It is beautiful. It is clean and well kept. I remember coming here after school with a few hours to waste, would buy snacks on the way and just lazy around enjoying the sunshine. What a life, it really just makes me so happy. Coming here again brings back good memories.

Best skatepark in the state of Vermont has so much to do skaters are nice so with scooters…read moreKids they watch out and they grab skateboards and it's a lovely place in Vermont right by the waterfront

My second attempt First it was packed…read moreSecond it rained Without skating it, it's still 5 stars Great bowl and street section Maybe next time.... And oh yeah; scooters are lame and suck

Stumbled upon this little gem while planning a camping trip in VT last August…read more Great way to take in some breathtaking views of VT countryside. Well maintained, not too challenging in regards to elevation and fairly safe. A little challenging to find trailheads with out a map but easy to navigate once on the path. Be sure to stop for a maple cremee along your trek!

This is a nicely maintained rail trail, a great resource for all levels of bike riders. Not for the…read moremountain bikers except to get a mild cardiovascular exercise. Surface is mostly a crush stone, better for fatter tires although I have seen some road bikes using it. No suspension is necessary on this ride. Trailhead begins just behind the Greek diner off Main Street, parking along the old rail right of way. I've not ridden further than Enosburg thus far. It terminates in Richford, VT. One interesting development is the eventual link-up of another, much longer rail trail known as the Lamoille Valle Rail Trail, which will travel East - West from Swanton to St. Johnsbury. Read about it at http://lvrt.org/ Because of a minor disability, I'm no longer a mountain biker but I can see building a nice rigid carbon bike and using the trail purely for good cardiovascular exercise.