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The Winooski Valley Park District (WVPD) is a cooperative partnership of eight member communities who share a common interest in protecting natural resources in the Winooski River Valley.

Today WVPD manages and protects:

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  • 18 Parks and Natural Areas
  • 1,750+ Acres of Conservation Land
  • 24+ Miles of Trail
  • 13+ Miles of Shoreline on Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers

The WVPD serves the member communities of Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, South Burlington, Williston, and Winooski.

Parks are open to the public with no admission fees from dawn to dusk each day.

Enjoy WVPD Parks For:

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– Walking, Hiking & Running

– Canoe & Kayak Access

– Fishing

– Snowshoeing & XC Skiing (ungroomed trails)

– Picnic Areas & Rental Facilities

– Scenic Overlooks & Wildlife Viewing

– Outdoor Classrooms

– Community Gardening

The WVPD also offers:

Mud Season Update – April 2025

Please help us out by:

  • Following Mud Season etiquette – mud season conditions can happen anytime of year, especially in the spring! Some trails will be extra muddy or have sections of standing water after any rain event, as soils are saturated from winter snowmelt and ground thaws. Please remember to walk through puddles, not around, to avoid widening muddy areas and damaging surrounding vegetation. If a trail is too muddy or wet, when in doubt, turn around and find a more durable trail to enjoy.
  • Use caution along river banks and streams. Please do not use any flooded trails or trails with standing water, especially along rivers or streams. Erosion and bank undercutting can still be occurring, conditions can change quickly, rivers and streams are still running high and fast, and flood water can hide hazards and debris.
  • Respect all trail closure notices and signs.

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or to report any trail issues – we will do our best to respond quickly. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@wvpdoutreach) for more up to date information and park conditions.

WVPD Board of Trustees Information

The WVPD Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm, and will be held as a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting unless otherwise noted. In-person locations is at the WVPD’s offices at the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. Virtual option will be held via Zoom. Please contact Executive Director Nick Warner at [email protected] for virtual join meeting information. For meeting agenda, past meeting minutes, and more information on the WVPD’s Board of Trustees visit our Staff & Board of Trustees page.

Next regularly scheduled meeting date: Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm. Annual Meeting of the WVPD Board of Trustees to be held in person in the WVPD offices at the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington.