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    Oakledge Park and Beach

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Oakledge Park and Beach
    Bruce K.

    My main destination here was the Burlington Earth Clock but I also enjoyed walking from the parking area (nearly full!) past the tennis courts, the picnic shelters and the beach while keeping an eye out for bicyclists. The Burlington Earth Clock is a thing and it probably deserves its own "business". It looks like a circle of random stones but it's actually a sundial and when you stand in the center, you become part of the clock. The widget at the center of a sundial is called a gnomon and now you're a gnomon! And more than that - it's a calendar! When you look to the west, you'll see stones planted to mark the point on the horizon where the sun sets during the equinoxes and solstices! The beach looked awesome, especially in the summer. Lots of folks all around, picnicking, playing, and generally enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon. Parking in the lot is not free. You'll need to feed a meter. [Review 18509 overall - 108 in Vermont - 2031 of 2022.]

    Christina R.

    We came here to see the Earth Clock because I love Atlas Obscura and want to see the "weird" things that a place has to offer. The walk is breathtakingly gorgeous and there are plenty of places to take a seat and just enjoy the view, if you're not down for walking. It was a bit cold and windy the day we went but there were still plenty of people walking, sitting and just plain enjoying themselves at this park. We did enjoy the Earth clock even though it was too overcast to really use it. Even so, the walk to and the views of the lake were worth the visit. Highly recommend.

    Beach
    Caroline R.

    This is a lovely park, great place to walk dogs or have a picnic. There's a small beach and some trails overlooking the water

    rock overlooking the lake :)
    Ken D.

    THIS IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PARK!!!!!! we laid a blanket out in a large warm rock over the lake. the water was warm and the weather was perfect. we were there from 9:30-12:30 and it wasn't crowded at all. all the people were so kind. parking was super easy, the playground was fun as an adult with no children, the bathrooms were clean, the bike trail was smooth and clear, and the info stations about the summer resort that was on these grounds from 1929 to the 60's were so fun!! i would come back here time and time again.

    Volleyball courts
    Haleigh P.

    Lovely beach area on Lake Champaign. Lots of green space to picnic and relax. Waterfronts got swim, kayak, etc. Beautiful views! Very clean and well kept grounds. There was a shelter house with tables, but the tables were stacked up (prob due to covid). Volleyball courts. Bathrooms were open. Great place for an afternoon outdoors!

    Brian M.

    I love this park. Maybe it's because I can ride to it on my bike and it is on the bike trail. Maybe it's because it is kid friendly and is safe to take my family to. Maybe it is because of the big open fields or the tree-house or the awesome views of the lake. In this case, I'll choose all the above!

    Kelly G.

    For a super casual wedding in Burlington, VT - Oakledge Park is the spot. There are two large picnic shelters with barbecue grills, almost 2500 feet of both rocky and sandy beach, a big playground, a handicap accessible tree house (for serious), and it's $100 for a half day rental or $150 for a full day (at the time of this review). You'll have to cater in-- but both shelters are handy to the parking areas. You also have to realize that there will be non-guest people around during your ceremony and reception and you may have a crasher or two...but the more the merrier, right? If you're outdoorsy it's a great spot to tie in your interests...your guests can swim, hike, and play in the fields or on the playground. I also love Oakledge for recreation. When I lived in VT I would bike there to swim and sun a little on the rocks (shh, don't tell my deremtologist) (I wore sunscreen). I also had the best 4th of July ever there. Friends who didn't have to work camped out a spot on the rocks and we all joined them as we got out of work with food and drinks (in plastic containers). As ten thousand people filled the waterfront across the lake from us-- we and about a hundred others in-the-know picnicked and swam under the fireworks. It was fabulous.

    Lake Champlain and green mountains.
    Blanka N.

    Oakledge beach is right on the Champlain bike path. It's a small beach and has the necessary amenities. I often come here to grab a few rays or hangout with some good friends. I love just siting around watching the water and mountains of NY. The sight is absolutely worthwhile.

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    Beautiful. Casual. Best in Burlington.

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    I'm a fan of lakes versus ocean - and Lake Champlain does not disappoint: the August water was the perfect temp and so clean you could see your feet!

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    4.5(39 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    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.

    Check out what is probably the best park in Burlington. It sits next to the water obviously…read more Waterfront Park offers great views of Lake Champlain among other things. Great for getting a bit of exercise. There's lots to do around here as far as entertainment such as the ECHO Leahy Center, along with bars, restaurants, and stuff. Big park along the lake is a great way to describe it. It's conveniently located close to the Amtrak station. This is also close to the ECHO Leahy Center science museum, so it's close to lots of things. Has a lot of great views of the water and everything. Lots of room for dogs to run around and whatever. A bike path goes through it. This makes a great ride for those wanting to get some views. A few benches for those needing a breather. There's an ice cream place that's open in summer. Of course it's by the lake. There's not a beach but you can walk along it though. Has a lot of great things in and around it. It's a pretty big park and it's not crowded usually. There's lots of rooms for biking, walking, and whatever.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    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.

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    4.0(143 reviews)
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