A shark proposed to me..... I said no he almost BIT ME…read more I ALMOST DIED Horrible Beach

Perfect place to lounge, paddle, and catch up with friends. The sandbar keeps the boats a little…read morefurther out so they are never too close to shore/the swimming area. You can paddle-board/kayak a good distance in the bay without the fear of in the way of boats. And amazing views of the Adirondack Mountains, of course!

This is where everyone eventually drifts, lemme tellya, like moths in Patagucci fleeces toward a…read moresoftly lit REI catalogue. Lolzsies! On lovely Lake Champlain, the park possesses northeastern prettiness that could be offensive to haters. Sailboats. Bike paths. Attractive people pretending not to notice sunsets. And, there is always... A jogger. Someone reading poetry or prose. A couple sharing a blanket in a way that says they likely use summering as a verb. Burlington occasionally leans performative crunchy. Waterfront Park itself remains kinda immune to that. Open. Calm. Genuinely beautiful. It is the kind of place you might hear conversations about niche wine bars or an old-money family friend's lake house where everyone wears cashmere beside open water. Go around sunset. Bring something overpriced in a tote. Stare at the water as though you have inherited generational property disputes in coastal Maine. Perfect evening, darliiiiiiiiing.

Great park, we'll kept. Nice area, wide walkways for biking, walking and jogging and to be able to…read morepass. Water view, near the train and access to the Burlington water front area.

We wanted to take a morning stroll with our coffee and this was perfect! It's a short walk to the…read morebeach and it was nice and quiet. There was a decent amount of parking spots but can easily see them filling up during a busier time of the day.

Very nice easy hike! Beautiful views of Lake Champlain. Wide and easy to follow trails.read more

Very helpful and equipment was in nice shape. Had a great…read moretime and would rent from him again

Great location. They are located on the bike trail right next to the beach on the grass. This is a…read moremobile location so look for the trailers stocked with kayaks and paddleboards. Great price. 1 1/2 is quite a bit. Kids were done after an hour and a half. The beach slowly gets deeper so you can go out quite a ways before you are over your head so it is great for beginners. If you are experienced you can just paddle around the corner and it gets deeper. Also there is a boat mooring spot out by the buoys and you can paddle out there. Quick and easy transaction. They even gave a brief intro for the kids about turning, balancing, and safety. Definetly coming back when I go to Burlington again!

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!

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!

Beautiful boat, fine staff. An all around womderful cruise on Lake Champlain. We did not see Champ,…read morebut we did enjoy a beautiful late afternoon cruise.

This was a fun dinner experience. We made our reservation same day and we were delighted to get…read morewindow seats last minute. We took the Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise. The meal was buffet style with turkey, prime rib, mashed potatoes, stuffing, butternut squash, salad and garlic bread...guess you could call it an early Thanksgiving feast. The views were beautiful and the food was good. We had fun chatting with other diners surrounding us. It was nice to walk on the top floors and enjoy the views and fresh air. I docked it 1 star since the prime rib was cold and flavorless. The dessert was apple caramel crumb cake, it was dry and dense. However, all the other food was delish! Either way, the experience was fun!

5/5 - Our Favorite Dog Park!…read more We've been bringing our GSP here 4-5 days a week for nearly a year, and 95% of the time it's a fantastic experience. There's a strong community of regulars, and most dog owners are responsible and attentive. You'll find a rhythm to the park: the 9am crew, the noon "puppy hour," and a lively 5pm group (avoid this time if your dog prefers a mellower vibe). In summer, there's water available and people often bring kiddie pools. The park is donation-based, so consider bringing your own water for your pup (and others!), just in case. As with any public space, you'll occasionally run into an untrained or aggressive dog--usually brought by someone new to dog parks. In the past year, I've only seen two serious incidents. In one case, a dog attacked another and was subsequently banned by the city. In another, a dog aggressively "resource guarded" its favorite best friend dog at the park, and attacked any other dog who wanted to play with his best friend. It was handled by the community. Incidents like these are rare but worth being aware of. Personally, I stay vigilant. I screen every new dog my pup meets and carry a pet corrector spray and small foghorn, just in case. I never assume others are as proactive, so I ask questions and stay alert. It's every owner's responsibility to manage their dog to ensure everyone's safety--that's how public spaces like this thrive. Overall, Starr Farm is hands-down the best dog park around. The positive experiences far outweigh the negative, and we've made great connections. There's even a "Friends of Starr Farm Dog Park" Facebook group, which has grown to include social outings for dog owners. My dog does well here because she's highly trained, socially savvy, and prefers fetch over pack play. If something seems off--like a checked-out owner or a dog with concerning behavior--I create distance or leave. There's also a smaller fenced-in area for shy, small, or young dogs right beside the larger fenced in area FYI. It shares the same parking lot and it's gated entrance is on the left side (when you park). A few asks to keep this space safe: - If your dog resource guards other dogs, please don't bring them here. If they resource guard high value "toys" or other dogs balls, please be aware of this while at the park and manage the situation (like don't bring it's favorite toy) to avoid creating triggers for aggression. - If your dog isn't up-to-date on vaccines or parasite prevention, please stay home. - If your dog is aggressive or attacks other dogs, this is not the place--try a private "Sniff Spot" rental instead. Community spaces only stay safe and welcoming if we protect them. This park is a gem because people genuinely care. Let's keep it that way!

Very nice large fenced dog park with friendly dogs and people…read more Lots of action around noon