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| Home | Modify info | Search | Administrative Add URL (sw) | What's Cool | Burlington area playgrounds Most of the Burlington area playgrounds are in the city recreational parks and elementary schools. (#1)
Located in the north end of Burlington, Appletree Park, is a neighborhood park with three tennis courts, two basketball courts, playground and a youth ball field.
Note - Court play at neighborhood parks is prohibited from 10pm-7am.
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(Link number 86 was added on 8-Aug-2004 and has had 36 hits. The source of this resource was found at . Baird Park, (#2) at the southern end of Pine Street, is a two-acre neighborhood park with tennis courts, a half basketball court, playground and open field area with picnic table and benches. Baird Park is easily accessible from the Burlington bike path and on-street parking is available. Note - Court play at neighborhood parks is prohibited from 10pm-7am. new Click here to read more. (Link number 87 was added on 8-Aug-2004 and has had 33 hits. The source of this resource was found at .
Battery Park
(#3) (Link number 88 was added on 8-Jun-2004 and has had 42 hits. The source of this resource was found at . Calahan Park, (#4 on map) located on Locust Street, between Shelburne Road and Pine Street in Burlington's South End, is a 19 acre multi-purpose park. Formerly known as South Park, Calahan Park was renamed in the early 1990's in memory of former Parks Commissioner, Lyman C. Calahan who had served the Department for 20 years. Facilities at Calahan Park include three basketball courts, four tennis courts, a soccer field, three ball fields, two playgrounds, a large open play field and an outdoor ice rink in the winter. Heavily used by area Little League teams, Calahan Park also offers dugouts, spectator bleachers and a concession stand operated by the South End Little League. new Click here to read more. (Link number 89 was added on 8-Jun-2004 and has had 32 hits. The source of this resource was found at .
Champlain Street Park
(Link number 90 was added on 8-Jun-2004 and has had 15 hits. The source of this resource was found at . Ethan Allan Park (#5 on map) Located off from North Ave. Ethan Allen Park is an historic site, with views of the Green Mountains, Adirondacks and Lake Champlain from Ethan Allen Tower. Primary a natural area, with picnic facilities, overlook areas and hiking trails, Ethan Allen Park also connects to the Bike Path and has a playground. Parking is available at Ethan Allen Park, however motor vehicles are excluded from the confines of the park between the hours of 9:30pm-6:00am. new Click here to read more. (Link number 93 was added on 8-Nov-2007 and has had 0 hits. The source of this resource was found at .
Lakeside Park
Leddy Park
(#9 on map)
Located in Burlington's New North End, on Leddy Park Road, just off of North Avenue, Leddy Park is Burlington's largest park, with four lighted tennis courts, five soccer/ball fields (one with lights), a basketball court, squash/racquetball court, natural areas, trails and a playground with restroom facilities. It's 1,800' of lakefront includes a sandy beach and grassy picnic area with plenty of shade, grills and picnic tables. Leddy Park is accessible via the Burlington Bike Path and has ample parking for beach and park users. From mid-May through Labor Day there is a parking fee of $4 per vehicle for Burlington residents, $5 for non-residents.
Leddy Park was purchased by the City in 1970 and named in memory of Judge Bernard Leddy, a 14 year member of the Parks Commission and U.S. District Judge. In 1973 an ice skating arena was erected within Leddy Park and dedicated in the name of Gordon H. Paquette, mayor of Burlington at that time.
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Oakledge Park & Beach
Perkins Pier
(#12 on map)
Located at the foot of King Street, Perkins Pier is a popular destination for boaters and sightseers and an ideal location for watching the sunset over Lake Champlain. Perkins Pier offers a playground, seasonal boat slips, boat rentals, boat launch, and public restrooms. Perkins Pier is available for special event use by permit only. Amplified sound may be permissable but its use requires prior approval and certain limitations apply. Call (802)865-7247 for more detailed information.
Free Rowboat Use at Perkins Pier
Burlington residents are encouraged to use the rowboats available for free use Tuesdays through Thursdays, May-October, depending on the weather.
Waterfront Boat Rentals
Canoes, kayaks and power boat rentals are available at Perkins Pier through Waterfront Boat Rentals. For more information, call (802)864-4858.
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Pomeroy Park
Roosevelt Park
(#14 on map)
was Acquired by the City in 1920, Roosevelt Park is a three-acre neighborhood park on Oak Street in Burlington's Old North End, across from the Boys and Girls Club. Roosevelt Park's facilities include two tennis courts, a baseball field, two basketball courts, and an open playing field. Across the street, on Willow Street, is "Little Roosevelt", which features a newly constructed playground. Restrooms are open during events and on-street parking is available.
Note - Court play at neighborhood parks is prohibited from 10pm-7am.
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Schmanska Park
(#15 on map)
is another neighborhood park, located on Grove St. It offers a ball field, basketball court and playground as well as a barn with meeting/function space.
SCHMANSKA PARK BARN RENTAL FEE:
Summer (May 15-Oct. 15) - $90/full day or $70/half day
Winter (Oct. 16 - May 14) - $100/full day or $80/half day
Note - Court play at neighborhood parks is prohibited from 10pm-7am.
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You will probably also want to check out some of the elementary schools:
Edmunds Elementary School
serves a diverse group of students including many language groups from around the world...including Tibet, Bosnia, Spain, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Vietnam, India, China, Egypt and the Czech Republic. Our student population of about 300 students includes students from around Burlington who choose to participate in a non-graded primary program for 5 - 7 year olds. This past year, the focus has been on insuring the Edmunds school community a safe and inviting learning environment.
Teachers continue to work with the larger business community and the local colleges and universities to help students appreciate their roll in the larger community and to see how rich a resource it is. We believe the by working with parents and community members collaboratively, we can provide the best possible education for our students. By establishing partnerships today, we are preparing for a better, more sustainable society.
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C. P. Smith Elementary School
is located in Burlington, Vermont. Serving approximately 335 students in grades K through 5 elementary school in the 'New North End' of Burlington. C. P. Smith is a community-centered school whose primary purpose lies in the welfare and education of children.
They take pride in fostering an environment where all adults and children can learn from and with one another. ... CP Smith School is fortunate to have a very active PTO that sponsors many enrichment activities for students, including a family and school-wide reading incentive program, performances during the school day and French classes and a chess group for students after school. Our computer lab is open after school for student use two days a week, November through April each year. The students, parents and staff are proud of their school and work closely together to create an environment where learning can thrive. Come visit us anytime!
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Central Elementary School,
of 10 Market Street in South Burlington,
believes that "Everybody is Somebody." We are an elementary school comprised of kindergarten through fifth grades. At Central School we are committed to developing the potential of each child to become a lifelong learner and a productive member of the family, local and global community. ... We believe in nurturing the cooperatives responsibility of staff, parents and community to educate the whole child academically, socially, physically and emotionally.
... We believe in reaching for mastery of basic skills and developing strategies for learning and problem-solving with enrichments that encourages creativity, active learning and risk-taking. We also believe in fostering the enjoyment of learning where children construct their own knowledge through curiosity and discovery.
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Champlain Elementary School
is a Kindergarden through fifth grade elementary school located on Pine Street down near Home Avenue in Burlington Vermont.
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H.O. Wheeler Elementary School
is located on Archibald Street in Burlington, Vermont .
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John J. Flynn Elementary School
The property on which Flynn School now sits was formerly a hayfield belonging to Starr Farm, but was seized by the city by the power of eminent domain in 1952. The trust raised no objections, and after construction the school opened in 1953. Opening ceremonies were presided over by Mayor Moran and School Board Chairman Floyd Moore. Designed by architect William Freeman, the original building cost $300,000 and had 7 classrooms. Three additions have been built since then, and the school now has 21 classrooms, a library, computer lab, art room, music room, gymnasium, and multi-use area. A city park was also recently added behind the school.
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Lawrence Barnes Elementary School
located in the heart of Burlington's Old North End and serves a diverse population of approximately 180 students from Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
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Mater Christi School
is a private, Catholic school, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.
We welcome students from families of all denominations in Pre-School through Grade 8.
... We, the educators at Mater Christi School, recognize the child's
elementary school years to be of the greatest importance to
complete development of the whole person. Motivation for
maximum learning is supported in a creative and caring
environment.
Education at Mater Christi is provided for the intellectual, spiritual,
emotional and physical growth of the child in an atmosphere
conducive to social responsibility and knowledge of self-worth.
It is our expectation that each child will develop a respect for life,
and, by our joint efforts and support, formulate a value system true
to himself/herself, to others around him/her, and to his/her Creator.
Orchard School,
is one of three K-5 elementary schools in the city of South Burlington. It is located on Baldwin Avenue, off of Shelburne Road. Orchard is a neighborhood school, and while most students are bused to the site, this is for safety reasons rather than distance. The school is the focal point of this section of the city and can boast of tremendous community involvement. It is a school where parents, teachers and students are proud of the school environment they have developed together.
Orchard School is a one story brick building which was built in three phases. The original part was erected in 1956. In 1970, the library media center wing was added. New construction and remodeling in 1996 added ten classroom spaces and included a project room at the end of each wing.
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Outside John F Kennedy Elementary School in Winooski,
all was quiet Monday night. But inside the school's library was a heated debate.
... The school board proposed eliminating the Curriculum Coordinator job at the elementary school. It's basically the number two job under the principal.
Mary O'Rourke listened as her job was put on the line.
... Fearing declining enrollment, the school board proposed the job cut as a cost-saving move. The board said O'Rourke was only serving K-5 students, where other school districts use Curriculum Coordinators for all twelve grades.
... The idea didn't sit well with the standing-room-only crowd.
... Parents, the principal, teachers and taxpayers all cried foul. Many testified that O'Rourke has led to improved student test scores, higher morale and professional development among the faculty and $2.2 million in grant money for the school. The school board was criticized for not knowing what the job entailed before putting it on the chopping block.
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