WELCOME OUR NEW DIRECTOR!
The staff of Burlington Parks & Recreation would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Director, Mari Steinbach, who has just relocated from Arizona to Burlington to join us!  Some words from Mari.....
Winter, followed by spring…an amazing time to reinvent, to explore, and to pursue new adventures! Never have those words been as striking to me as now, joining the community and Burlington Parks & Recreation as its new director. Leaving behind one part of the country, its resources and my connections, I am energized by the promise of a New England winter, exploring Burlington’s resources, its natural spaces, recreational pursuits, its people, and more, and I look forward to making this community our family’s home. I cannot wait to be active in Burlington’s outdoors in all seasons, and I hope you come along with us on your own seasonal adventures!  Read more of Mari's letter of introduction....or come greet her yourself!

COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR SEGWAYS ON BIKE PATH:
The Parks & Recreation Commission is considering a proposal by 802 Segways, Inc to provide guided Segway tours on the Burlington Bike Path. The Commission is soliciting public comment and input on this proposal, and, more generally, on the use of this type of vehicle on the bike path. Click here to download a copy of the proposal from 802 Segways. 

NEW SESSION OF BROOMBALL LEAGUE OFFERED AT LEDDY:
If you missed out on the fall broomball league, now is your chance!  Registrations are being accepted for our winter 2010 league at Leddy Arena.  Broomball is a fun social sport and best of all...you don't have to know how to skate!  Click here to download a flier with more information on the next session of broomball league at Leddy.

BURLINGTON NAMED 8TH BEST U.S. CITY TO RAISE AN OUTDOOR KID:
Which towns offer the ideal mix of accessible trails, inspiring teachers, and great recreational resources? Backpacker Magazine worked with The Outdoor Foundation to identify America's top 25 places to beat "nature deficit disorder" and Burlington, VT was ranked 8th! So if you haven't already, get outside and enjoy all that our parks have to offer! 

SESSION 3 OF SKATING CLASSES STARTS SOON!
Leddy Arena offers a variety of skating programs for all ages & abilities - bring your pre-schooler for one of our "Itty Bitty" classes or meet new friends in our Adult Skating Class. We also host several competitions each year, vacation skating camps and our ever-popular year end ice show!  Don't miss our special theme skate nights as well. For more information on any of our programs, please call Leddy Arena at 802-865-7558.  Come skate with us!
Click here to download the schedule and registration form for Winter 2010 skating classes.