Parks & recreation in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
387 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most parks & recreation activity
- Hartford, VT (62)
- Newbury, VT (52)
- South Burlington, VT (47)
- Windsor County, VT (41)
- Essex County, VT (39)
- Ludlow, VT (31)
- Highgate, VT (22)
- Georgia, VT (22)
- Jericho, VT (16)
- Winooski, VT (16)
- Charlotte, VT (16)
- Marshfield, VT (11)
Latest matching meetings
Highgate Recreation Commission meets Oct 5 at 6:45pm at Town Office
The Highgate Recreation Commission will hold a public meeting on October 5, 2026, at 6:45pm at the Highgate Town Office. This is a procedural notice; no decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
Committee approves new bike/pedestrian infrastructure projects and discusses future goals
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear community input, and discuss follow-up items including new trail signage, bike rack installations, bench/table installations, and a bike repair stand. The group will also review updates on the JTF Dam removal, plan a…
DRB to hear four development cases including new triplex and 4-plex
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four development applications, including a demolition and new triplex, two parking changes, and a new 4-plex. The board will also receive planning and enforcement updates, approve minutes, and confirm the next meeting date.
DRB to hear four site plan and conditional use requests
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four development requests, including demolition of a café for a triplex, new parking spaces, and a new 4-plex. The board will accept public comment and written comments until noon on the hearing date.
Conservation & Trails Committee to weigh tree plan, Bee City, fund applications
The Essex Conservation & Trails Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the Town Street Tree Management Plan, a Bee City USA proposal, and Conservation Reserve Fund applications. They will also discuss the 2026 Fall Cleanup at Indian Brook and consider forming separate…
Tree Board to walk parks, review landscape
The Windsor County Tree Board will hold a regular meeting with roll call, agenda review, and public comment. The main discussion item is a walk-through of Brunner Farm Park and Founders Green Park to evaluate the landscape. The board will also consider the minutes from the July 28 meeting and receive a staff update.
Mobbs Farm Committee to review budget, trail signs, rainwater proposal
The Mobbs Farm Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including approving July minutes, recruiting new members, and reviewing the budget. They will also consider a proposal from Tom Baribault to set up rainwater storage at DawgHaus, and update trail signage names and map files.
Hartford Tree Board to reorganize, plan events, discuss bylaws
The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to vote on the July 2026 minutes, hear the Tree Warden's report, welcome new members and assign roles, and discuss projects and events including a summer ID walk retrospective, nursery maintenance, Tree of the Month, and upcoming school/ID walks. The board will also discuss its…
Recreation Commission meets; executive session on personnel
The Highgate Recreation Commission is holding a meeting on August 18, 2026, at the Highgate Sports Arena. The agenda consists solely of an executive session regarding personnel matters. No other items are listed for public discussion or decision.
Committee to set fall cleanup, review tree plan and conservation fund use
The Conservation & Trails Committee will meet to decide the date for Fall Clean Up Day, discuss the Town of Essex Tree Plan, and consider proposals to use Conservation Reserve Funds for properties at 15 Kimberly Drive and 33 Windridge Road. They will also receive updates on the trail naming process and the Riverfront…
Committee to review bridge, Bailey property appraisal, and Tucker Mountain Day plans
The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss updates on ordinances, the Bailey property appraisal, bridge construction and budget, trails, and the upcoming Tucker Mountain Day. They will also consider new business including a river run…
Jericho committee discusses bike racks, trail signage, and speed control plans
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will review minutes, community input, and follow-up items including potential new member Tony, trail signage, bike rack installation, and speed control measures on Ross Lane. New business includes walk/bike/roll to school initiatives, trail maintenance, and…
Recreation Committee to discuss budget, soccer, and summer event
The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss a budget update, a soccer program update, and a summer community event tied to the West Newbury Parade. A guest from Bradford Youth Sports is also scheduled to attend. The agenda is largely discussion-based with no final votes or public hearings listed.
Development Review Board to decide on six contested local projects
The South Burlington Development Review Board will hear six development-related items, including continued hearings on site plans for Veterans Memorial Park and two residential projects, plus two appeals of zoning decisions and one new subdivision proposal. The board will also consider procedural guidance for…
Windsor parks board to review museum additions and public outreach plans
The Windsor County Parks, Recreation and Culture board will meet to review accession items for the museum and discuss participation in National Night Out events. The meeting includes a consent calendar for approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.
Public meeting to approve minutes and review Tucker Mountain Town Forest updates
The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting, receive the treasurer’s report, and discuss old and new business including ordinances, volunteer projects, and security updates. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
Mobbs Farm Committee to review budget and trail work plans
The Mobbs Farm Committee will meet to discuss updates on trail signage and the Rabbit Tracks work plan. The body will also review the budget and reports on blowdown and fruit tree planting.
Selectboard to award water/wastewater chemical contracts, adopt July as Parks Month
The Hartford Selectboard will consider awarding contracts for water and wastewater treatment chemicals, including sodium hypochlorite, Polymer 8837, and Stern Pack 70, to two bidders. They will also vote on a resolution designating July as Parks and Recreation Month, accept a Downtown Vibrancy Grant, and discuss FY27…
DRB to consider amendment for 68‑acre recreation park at 600 Swift Street
The South Burlington Development Review Board will hear three development applications: a site‑plan amendment to modify a 68‑acre multi‑use recreation park, a sketch‑plan for new group‑home buildings, and a master‑plan sketch for a new residential development. The park amendment (PZ‑SITE‑2026‑19) proposes converting…
Public hearings on amendments to the City Plan and Land Development Regulations
The St. Albans City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed changes to the City Plan and Enhanced Energy Plan, and on revisions to the Land Development Regulations. Staff will present the amendments, followed by public comment and commission discussion. The commission will consider motions to revise…
Town Board to discuss two ballot measures and future meeting agenda
The Windsor Town Board will hold a work session to receive information and discuss the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue ballot measure and the Recreation Center ballot measure. The meeting will also cover planning for future meeting agendas. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
Hartford Tree Board plans summer events, nursery upkeep, and by-law review
The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to review and vote on the June 2026 minutes, hear the Tree Warden's report, and discuss reorganization and recruitment. They will also plan projects and events, including a nursery maintenance update, the Tree of the Month feature, and an upcoming event at Maxfield Sports Complex on…
Newbury Recreation Committee to discuss sponsorships and community events
The Recreation Committee will review updates on Little League, soccer, and storage relocation. The body will also consider a tiered sponsorship proposal and a partnership with the West Newbury Parade.
Committee will approve trail naming recommendations
The Conservation & Trails Committee will elect officers, approve minutes from 06/09/2026, and consider several business items. Members will advise the DBR on a development application at 15 Leo Drive, approve the FY27 meeting schedule, adopt the FY 26/27 work plan for submission to the Selectboard, and receive a staff…
Recreation & Parks Committee to discuss Pickleball and connectivity projects
The Recreation & Parks Committee will consider past meeting minutes, receive a director update, and discuss the Pickleball Subcommittee Update and South Pointe & South Village Connectivity. The meeting is held at 180 Market Street.
Parks board meeting cancelled
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, is cancelled. The Town of Windsor will make reasonable accommodations for access to Town services and programs.
Board to consider 12,735-sf expansion of commercial building at 530 Community Drive
The Development Review Board will hear a continued site plan for a 12,735-square-foot expansion of a large commercial and industrial building at 530 Community Drive. Also on the agenda are site plans for stormwater and parking improvements at Red Rocks Park, a new 5,040-square-foot building on an undeveloped lot at 69…
City reviews demolition and parking lot expansion at 26 Catherine St.
The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four site‑plan applications, including a new unit above a dwelling, a second‑floor office expansion, a garage demolition with parking lot expansion, and a waiver for rebuilding a non‑conforming garage. The board will also receive updates on planning…
Council considers land development updates and transportation fee changes
The Council will review proposed updates to the Transportation Impact Fee and Land Development Regulations. They are also considering several construction contracts, committee workplans for FY27, and a resolution to expand the Public Art Committee.
Hartford Tree Board to discuss bylaws, tree sale, and spring planting
The Hartford Tree Board is meeting to review minutes, hear the Tree Warden's report, and discuss board reorganization and recruitment. They will also debrief the May 9 tree sale, plan upcoming events including spring planting at Maxfield Sports Complex, and discuss bylaws.
Committee reviews 250th anniversary event reports and plans final wrap-up meeting
The Hartford Town 250th Commemoration Committee will review financial and publicity reports, including updates on banners and calendar postings. The agenda includes wrap-up reports for Memorial Day, Living History Day, and Fourth of July events, as well as updates on library events and the Bugbee Senior Center. The…
Selectboard approves Cross Vermont Trail easements, reappoints zoning administrator
The Marshfield Selectboard met on June 16, 2026, and approved several actions, including moving forward with two easements at Martin Covered Bridge park for the Cross Vermont Trail, reappointing Lorraine Banbury as zoning administrator for three years, and hiring CVRPC for $11,000 to rewrite the Local Hazard…
Committee to recommend art for Garden Street/Williston Road Pocket Park
The Public Art Committee will discuss and vote on a recommendation for public art in the Garden Street/Williston Road Pocket Park. They will also receive updates on the South Burlington Public Art Gallery and plans for a Green Community Festival. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
Planning Commission to discuss energy plan and rail trail
The St. Albans City Planning Commission will meet to discuss the adoption of an Energy Plan and amendments to the City Plan, as well as an update on the Rail Trail. The meeting will also cover regulatory amendments and general business.
Winooski Council to discuss zoning changes for gentle infill and short-term rental caps
The Winooski City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) focusing on gentle infill development. Members will also discuss a cap on non-owner occupied short-term rentals, a housing trust fund partnership with EastRise Credit Union, and updates to parking…
Committee to advise DRB on 2 development applications, adopt RPD-I zoning memo
The Conservation & Trails Committee will discuss advising the Development Review Board on applications at 152 Old Stage Road and 58 Center Road, and consider adopting a memo to the Planning Commission on the RPD-I Zoning District. Other business includes updates on Indian Brook Park spring cleanup, trail naming…
Ordinances adoption proposed June 10, bridge contracts discussed
The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss a proposed ordinances update with Selectboard adoption on June 10 and implementation on August 8, 2026, including Scales House demolition. The committee will also review bridge preparation and construction contracts, and the Bailey Property grant…
Bike-ped committee to vote on new member, discuss trails and crosswalks
The Jericho Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee will vote on appointing Forrest MacDonald as a new member and discuss follow-up items including trail signage, a crosswalk identification list, and bike racks from Local Motion. Members will also share a summary of the Vermont Bike/Walk Summit held May 8. The…
Boardwalk update and pickleball discussed by Parks Committee
The Recreation & Parks Committee will receive an update on the Hubbard/Farrell/City Center Boardwalk and hold a separate discussion on pickleball facilities. They will also consider past meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and accept public comments. The agenda includes routine procedural items.
Selectboard backs Cross Vermont Trail easements on town-owned railbed
The Marshfield Selectboard discussed and voiced support for granting Cross Vermont Trail easements on town-owned property, including the railbed near Martin Covered Bridge and the former Lamberton property, to enable trail maintenance and improvements. The board will consult the town attorney on whether voter approval…