Burlington's parks are available to the public on a first-come – first-served basis. However, certain facilities may be available for special use on a reservable and exclusive-use basis. Special use of these facilities must be compatible with the department's overall policy of appropriate use and good resource stewardship.

A park special use permit is required to reserve a park area or facility or if a group of 20 or more people desire to use a park area. The cost of the permit is $25. For more information about park special use permits or to reserve a facility, please call 865-7247.

PARKING:
From mid-May to Labor Day, a parking pass is required to bring a vehicle to Waterfront, North Beach, and Oakledge Parks and to Perkins Pier. A seasonal or daily parking pass can be purchased.

2009 SEASON PARKING PASSES:
Season passes may be purchased at North Beach, Oakledge Park and Perkins Pier when gate attendants are on duty.  Season passes allow unlimited admittance to all Burlington parks.  Season passes will not be honored at Perkins Pier marina on non-holiday weekdays before 11am unless pass holders are using marina facilities and lake access for recreational purposes.  Season passes honored at Perkins Pier during weekends and holidays. Park admission is always free if you enter by foot, bike, or other non-motorized transportation.  Season passes are $45 for Burlington residents and $60 for non-residents.  Boat trailer season passes are available at Perkins Pier for $30.  Burlington residents with limited incomes may apply for a free season pass in person with recent proof of income at the Burlington Parks & Recreation Office.  Call 865-7247 for a packet.

DAILY PARKING PASSES:
$5 per vehicle daily parking fee for Burlington residents at Leddy, North Beach, Oakledge, Waterfront & Perkins Pier

$8 per vehicle daily parking fee for non-residents at Leddy, North Beach, Oakledge, Waterfront & Perkins Pier

$8 per vehicle & trailer daily parking fee at Perkins Pier & Waterfront Boat Launch

Vehicles with Handicapped plates enter free.

SHELTER RENTAL FEES:
North Beach Shelter - $225/full day or $160/half day

Oakledge Upper (Large) Shelter - $175/full day or $125/half day

Oakledge Lower (Small) Shelter - $175/full day or $125/half day

Waterfront Shelter - $140/full day or $115/half day

SCHMANSKA PARK BARN RENTAL FEE:
Summer (May 15-Oct. 15) - $90/full day or $75/half day
Winter (Oct. 16 - May 14) - $100/full day or $80/half day

ADULT LEAGUE FIELD FEES:
Tournament Fee - $100 deposit
Labor - $14/hour per park attendant for all hours reserved
Regular field usage during the week - $30/night