Oakledge Park

The biggest park in Burlington's South End and connected to town via the Burlington Greenway bike path, everything from beaches, to forest, to wetlands are found here, with an accessible tree house tossed in.
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Walking Hiking Bicycling
Length
1.30 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Burlington (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Paved/Cement
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Oakledge Park has a variety of offerings including two beaches, rocky lakeside cliffs, the Burlington Earth Clock, bocce ball courts, a playground with universal access features, tennis courts, picnic shelters, and a tree house. Lesser known are the networks of trails inside the park. Winding from north to south, the Burlington Greenway Bike Path offers a route through the middle of the park, and is slated to be upgraded to the standards of the northern sections of the Greenway in 2021. In the southern portion of the park, the Upper and Lower Wetland offer places to watch birds and hundreds of newly planted trees grow. Dirt trails connect the wetlands through the woods and mowed paths offer ways through the new plantings.

Other Information

Please remember:

  • Pets must be on a leash for the safety of wildlife, plants, other pets, and other trail users
  • No fires
  • No camping
  • No motorized vehicles

Trail Manager

Visit Burlington Department of Parks & Recreation online for more information or contact:

Burlington Department of Parks & Recreation

Burlington Department of Parks & Recreation
311 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 310-4675
owolf@burlingtonvt.gov
View website

Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Be prepared for emergencies. Pack extra clothing, food, and water and also a flashlight, first aid and repair kit, matches/fire starters, whistle, signaling mirror, and pocket knife.
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Trailhead Information

Oakledge Park is found at the west end of Flynn Avenue in Burlington's South End. On bike or foot from the north, follow the Burlington Greenway from Lakeside Avenue and Proctor Place into the park. From the south, come to the park where the path leaves Austin Drive.

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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