Centennial Rotary Park is next to the military base and overlooks Lake Champlain. The park has…read morepavilion and picnic tables. Access to the park is over the scariest single lane bridge I've been on in some time. There is no capacity sign posted so I wouldn't recommend anything large but my 6000 pound Sprinter van did okay. There is a pier (closed) and some beachfront here with a parking area. It was quite lovely with the onshore breeze. A great spot for a picnic. [Review 1630 of 2024 - 541 in New York - 22653 overall]

I found the perfect spot for a sunset picture, landing here after dinner at Bluebird Barbecue…read more There is a small parking lot with space for a half-dozen cars. There are a couple of benches or you can sit on the wall. And around the corner to the south, there is a trail that takes you down to the Winooski River. But tonight, way too many mosquitoes to make that trip worth while. Instead, I stayed at the peak and took these pictures. [Review 18502 overall - 101 in Vermont - 2024 of 2022.]

parking is horrible Trail down to Salmon holes is too steep and unsafe so avoid the riskread more

Hey, it's a long way to the ocean…read more I really enjoy Plattsburgh beach whenever we go. the waters are calm, the vibe is chill, and the park is well maintained.

Local beach, free for city natives. Biggest inland fresh water beach in America. Pleasant. Many…read moreQuébécois.

So we stopped by here to watch the sunset after first stopping by at St Albans bay State Park down…read morethe road a bit. This is an incredible place to watch the sunset over the mountain range and Champlain lake. There are benches, open field area and a descent amount of parking- not a ton though. I wouldn't necessarily recommend stopping by here just to visit the park, but if you're looking for a beautiful spot to watch a really special sunset, this is your place!

I went here "off season" when it was free. There's some beautiful views of the lake and plenty of…read moregrass and trees to hang a hammock on. There were also a lot of grills. Might be a nice place for a BBQ in the summer. I didn't give it five stars because it seems silly that they charge a fee during any time of the year, and there were no nice and easily accessible restrooms-only a porta-john.

On a beautiful south facing point, surrounded by Lake Champlain on three sides. Ample open grassed…read morespace for picnics, a healthy frisbee toss and chase, and/or catch some warm sunshine or shade to reflect. Facilities are very, very clean and even boast old time changing stalls! Absolutely no reason not to change and take a dip OR take a dip and Then change. Kayak & SUP rentals are available. On the day of our afternoon visit the lake winds had stiffened up and we chose not to launch our on craft. Whether you rent for carry-in your own, please practice good judgment and stay safe on the water. Entrance fees apply, not bad, and the dollars go to up keep and a few summer hires looking for help with tuition.

Have been here twice and it's a great find if you're in the islands. Spacious and not too crowded…read more Picnic and beach area. Kayak and paddle board rentals. Hiking path and wild black raspberries! Bathrooms are clean and ample parking. $4 for adults/$2 for kids. Beach is a bit rocky but shallow and calm. My BIL caught a huge bass from the shore. Peaceful and scenic!

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.

Trails: I'm leaving that to my 3 Yelp Colleagues' previous reviews. I'm here for a Waterway Trail…read moreReview on the Missisquoi River from Louis' Landing along Route 78 and tracking out North to delta where Lake Champlain and Missisquoi Bay merge. Traveled one hot and sticky day, out and back, in kayak with Mama Bear and myself Papa Bear. No dog on this journey, just it's Human pets. The total loop for the day was about 8 miles. At our hallway mark, the River Delta, we were approximately 1 Nautical Mile from the Canadian border, which still wasn't open. Rumor had it, the Mounties had a crack scuba team patrolling out there, called the Canadian Bubblies. I wasn't about to test our fait, so we turned back. The water trail itself was quite beautiful with wildlife along the shores, in the trees, in the woods, and definitely swimming below (NOT THE BUBBLIES). Along the way, we observed bald eagle, muskrats, variety of turtles, many other bird and bug types in flight sporting their own unique colorations. One pair of eagle sat peacefully together on a tree limb as we quietly drifted by. Other power watercraft passed by - cheating themselves of the experience, but this one can't help being a wee bit envious, too. A couple of days later, in Kayaks and equipped with fishing poles, we took Louis' Landing on an Easterly and North-by-Northeasterly route. This also led to the Missisquoi Bay, however, we turned back after tracking out to a 3rd mile, round out to 6 mile loop. Along the way, Mama Bear certainly proved her fishing skills and reeled in that nights dinner. Yes, this sad sport paid the wager by cleaning and cooking HER Beautiful Trophy Trout! She did throw me some scraps.

We came here for a short walk on a beautiful spring day…read more The leaves were just starting to bud but that didn't stop the bugs. While it wasn't too horrible, I can tell in the summer or maybe in just a week or two the mosquitos will be hatching and it might not be a fun time in the woods! There is a lot of swampy land and sitting water. Otherwise its a great walking path, very flat and good for kids. My mom used to bring me and my brother here when we were little. There is a composting toilet if nature calls before or after the hike. There is also lots of educational information at the beginning of the hike and along the path. Also: There is a sign for no hunting on the refuge. This is a nice and easy walk for anyone to do!

Nice and relatively easy hike with a beautiful views of the pond for about half the trail…read more This is a 3 mile loop trail with about 3-4 steep ish parts that might get your heart rate up a bit but for the most part the path is flat and good for easy walking. Dogs are allowed but must be on leash. Lots of people fishing! In the beginning there were a lot of people walking but as we were getting close to the end of the hike we didn't see anyone. Check this spot out! Its fun, easy and a good way to spend some time outside this summer!