REGISTER FOR BOLTON SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAMS:
Registration begins on September 7 and must be done IN PERSON (no phone or internet registrations available for this program). The Friday night Bolton ski and ride program offers youth ages 9-16 the opportunity to access Bolton Valley and enhance ski skills at an affordable cost. Lessons are taught by Bolton instructors. This program is very popular and is available on a first come first served basis.
FEES: Registration/Transportation $80; Lift Tickets $80; Lessons $50
Equipment Leases available - call Dan Cahill, 865-7091 for information.
SESSION 1 (Registration Deadline October 29)
Fridays: 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 (make-up)
SESSION 2 (Registration Deadline December 17)
Fridays: 2/4, 2/11, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 (make-up)
GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES:
Children of deployed military personnel are invited to apply for $500 grants to be used toward Parks and Recreation sponsored programs. For more information, please follow the instructions on the Our Military Kids website, www.ourmilitarykids.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HALLOWEEN EVENT AT LEDDY PARK!
The
Burlington
Parks and Recreation Department is once again sponsoring a fun, family freaky event….this year we decided to change venues and host it in the woods at
Leddy
Park on Saturday, October 30th from 5:30-10pm! The theme of the event this year is FREAKY FEARYTALES……..we are planning scenes of weirded out fairytales and are seeking fun, freaky, fanciful fearsome folks who would like to participate in this community event. In addition to the Freaky walk through the woods, we will be featuring a
Friendly
Forest for little munchkins. We are looking for volunteers to participate in scary scenes, tour guides, scene set-up and design and more! To volunteer, please call Kathy Knauer at 865-7558 or email kknauer@ci.burlington.vt.us or complete our volunteer survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W3HMTK2
SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 1st SO SIGN UP NOW FOR BURLINGTON KIDS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS - DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION PACKET HERE
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL SKATING PROGRAMS!
Leddy Arena will be bustling this fall with all kinds of great skating activities - click here to download our fall program information or call 865-7558 for registration and information. It may feel like summer but skating season will be starting soon!
AFTERSCHOOL COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
For information about the work of the Community Advisory Committee check out the new Community Advisory Committee page on this site.
WATER TESTING AT BURLINGTON BEACHES:
Water quality testing is completed Mondays and Thursdays throughout the summer with results available on Tuesdays and Fridays at the following sites:
Leddy Beach - north and south ends
North Beach - north and south ends
Oakledge Cove
Blanchard Beach - north and south ends
In the event of a reading that necessitates closing swimming areas, an advisory will be posted at the park as well as on this website. Otherwise, beachgoers can assume that the readings are within normal ranges and that the beaches are open for swimming. Specific test results can be obtained by visiting or calling the Burlington Community Boathouse, 865-3377.
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: The Vermont Health Department is on the lookout for blue-green algae along the our waterfront. To learn more about the dangers of blue-green algae, or to report a sighting, please visit the Vermont Health Department site:
http://www.healthvermont.gov/enviro/bg_algae/bgalgae.aspx
REMINDERS FOR PARK USERS:
Summer is a very busy time in the Burlington parks. Please be reminded of the following rules - adhering to them will ensure that are parks are safe and enjoyable for ALL users!
- A new City ordinance (Sec. 17-8A) bans smoking within 25 feet of beaches, playgrounds, bleachers, shelters and fields/courts at City parks. For more detailed information, please visit the individual park pages at http://www.enjoyburlington.com/parks.cfmfor a link to a pdf of smoke-free areas in each park.
- On leash dogs are welcome in Burlington parks but not on beaches or in the swimming areas. Please be considerate and clean up after your pets!
- Glass bottles are not allowed in the parks - please do not bring your beverages in glass containers.
- Bonfires are not permitted in Burlington parks or on the beaches.
- Fireworks and explosives are not permitted in City parks.
- Please throw your rubbish in proper receptacles....or even better...bring it home with you!
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