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Alburg Dunes State Park

Alburg Dunes State Park is a 625-acre property named for the sand dunes near the center and western end of the south-facing natural sand beach. This beach is amongst the longest beaches on Lake Champlain. The wetland behind the beach includes the largest…

Alison's Aquatic School

Alison's Aquatic School welcomes students of all ages, including adults. Swimming classes offer individualized instruction in a 45 minute session, with 35 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of free swim. Parents are invited to join in during free swim.…

Ausable Chasm

The Ausable Chasm, one of the oldests natural attractions in the US, is a unqiue and fun geological adventure for the entire family.Some of the highlights include: Walking - there are up to 3 miles of well-maintained, self-guided walking trails with interpretive…

Barre Municipal Pool

Cool off at the Barre pool.  Location: The City of Barre Municipal Swimming Pool is located at 59 Parkside Terrace, Barre, VT 05641. The pool is adjacent to Playground 2000 and is near entry points to the Barre City Bike Path. Contact: Please call the…

Big Deer State Park

Big Deer State Park is part of the network of state parks in Groton State Forest. Because of this, Big Deer is in proximity to many great amenities, while providing a quieter place to camp. Park Amenities: 23 tent/trailer sites 5 lean-tos access to the…

Bingham Falls - Stowe, VT

Bingham Falls is located next to Route 108 between Stowe and Smugglers Notch. You will find a turnout to park. From there it is a short hike on a well-traveled trail to the falls. At the falls, you will find a beautiful swimming hole to jump in or other…

Bolton Potholes

Bolton Potholesis a popular spot made up of 5 waterfalls that each create their own pool of water. The last one also has a rocky beach. As one of the closest swimming holes to Burlington, it can be very popular on warm summer days. Head upstream to get…

Bomoseen State Park

Bomoseen State Park is a 3,576-acre park located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Lake Bomoseen, the largest lake entirely within Vermont’s borders. First opened to the public in 1960, the park boundaries encompass more than 2,000 acres surrounding…

Boulder Beach State Park

Boulder Beach is part of the network of state parks in the Groton State Forest. Because of this, Boulder Beach is in proximity to other park amenities and great camping. Park Amenities: 75 shaded picnic sites with tables and hibachis beach swimming cartop…

Brewster Gorge

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Brighton State Park

Brighton State Park lies a beautiful remote location surrounded by mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running streams, and clear lakes, perfectly suited to the angler, the hunter, or the outdoor lover. The campground sits on the mostly undeveloped…

Bristol Falls and Circle Current Swimming Hole

Located alongside Lincoln Road for convenient parking, Bristol Falls starts with a waterfall that leads into a small canyon of slow moving water. Though the rocks can be slippery, you can swim to the far side and walk along the rock edge back to the waterfall…

Bristol Recreation Department

The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to offering life long learning opportunities through a wide range of quality recreational and performing arts activities to people of all ages. They offer programs such as: Hub Summer Camps: Wheels & TeensVacation…

Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront

Sign up for November Vacation Camp at the Robert Miller Center, 130 Gosse Ct. in Burlington! Kids in K-5th grade will find fun, excitement, friendships and outdoor play in this three-day camp! Camp runs 8:30am-4:30pm, from Monday, 11/25 to Wednesday,…

Burlington Tennis Club

Burlington Tennis Club is the quintessential family summer club experience. They are a member-owned, not-for-profit swim and tennis club hidden in South Burlington right next to the UVM athletic facilities.  Their season typically runs from mid-May to…

Burton Island State Park

Burton Island is a 253-acre park off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain’s 'Inland Sea'. The park is accessible only by boat, with the state’s passenger ferry making the 10-minute trip from Kill Kare State Park. Park Amenities:…

Cady Falls Swimming Hole

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Camp Splash @ Greater Burlington YMCA

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children. Camp Splash teaches life-saving water safety to children at all swim levels, age 3 and over. During this 3 day summer swim lesson, we teach water safety rules, “Reach, Throw, Don’t Go,” and some basic…

Colchester Parks & Recreation Department

Colchester Parks & Recreation offers many youth programs, summer camps, special events for families and more.Camps: Full Day Camps beginning at age 4 every week, plus athletic camps, art camps, and more! View the 2024 summer brochure here, and register here.  …

Crystal Lake State Park

Crystal Lake is approximately three miles long and about one mile in width. In some places it is known to be more than 100 feet deep. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides. Park Amenities: beach swimming concession stand…

D.A.R. State Park

With its picturesque setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, the park provides an ideal setting for anyone seeking a relaxing day visit or an overnight respite. A quiet park, it is popular for its large, open campground, grassy picnic areas and stone…

Dog River Swimming Hole

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Dorset Swimming Hole

Formerly a marble quarry, this swimming hole located on Route 30 on the right as you are going into Dorset at the intersection with Kelly Road. It has lots of cliffs and is well known by the locals.  

Elmore State Park

The park had its beginning in 1936 when the town of Elmore and local citizens made a gift of 30 acres on Lake Elmore to the state of Vermont. With modest means, a picnic and beach area were created. Today, with more than 700 acres, Elmore State Park has…

Emerald Lake State Park

Emerald Lake State Park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald Lake, named for its emerald green color. Restricted to non-motorized watercraft,…

Falls of Lana

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Family Swim @ Greater Burlington YMCA

Family Swim is a benefit of Family Membership. This helps keep the numbers in the program pool lower for a better experience overall. Check the pool schedule for open swim times and to reserve your spot. It is online or you can call (802) 862-9622.  

Fosters Swimming Hole

Foster's Swimming hole is a rocky stream with deep pool for swimming. Lots of big rocks to sit on and shallow places for smaller children to play. It is a short walk down from the road. To see a Google Map location, click here. Swim at your own risk.  

Free Library Day Passes to Vermont State Parks

Vermont public libraries are now circulating free day-use passes to Vermont State Parks. Under "Check Out the Parks", each public library has been given a one day pass that can be checked out for free admission to a state park. The passes are good at…

Gold Brook Swimming Hole

Under the bridge on Gold Brook Road right before the intersection of Gold Brook Circle, this small but interesting swimming hole is easily accessible off Route 100/Waterbury Road. Legend has it that you can pan for gold, but you will have to climb down…

Granby Zoo

The zoo has a collection of over 1,000 animals from some 200 species.Water Park - Amazoo Yoplait Water Park that includes a wave pool, lazy river for tubing, and water game basin.Rides Park - free activities such as jungle ball training camp, bumper cars,…

Grand Isle State Park

Located on South Hero Island in Lake Champlain, the Island is known as Grand Isle. Opened in 1959, it is the most-visited campground in the state park system. With 4,150 feet of Lake Champlain shoreline, Grand Isle is popular with many destination campers…

Great Eddy Bridge Swimming Hole

The Great Eddy Covered Bridge over the Mad River is a popular, small swimming hole in Waitsfield Village with a rocky beach stretching out from the edge. You will find a deep pool located right below the bridge. Bridge abutments allow for leaping into…

Green River Reservoir

Green River Reservoir became a state park in March 1999 when 5110 acres were purchased from the Morrisville Water and Light Department. The park will remain in its wild and undeveloped condition, with low-impact, compatible recreational use allowed on…

Jamaica State Park

Jamaica State Park is located on a bend of the West River about one-half mile from the center of the town of Jamaica. This park is 772 acres. The West River is a favorite spot for many fishermen. The area at Salmon Hole is now used as a swimming area.…

Jeff Falls

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Johnson Swimming Hole

Swimming hole in Lamiolle River just north of Johnson on RT 100C. To see a Google map location, click here.  

Kill Kare State Park

Kill Kare State Park is named for Kill Kare, a summer camp for boys, which operated on this site for some fifty years through the mid-1900s. Kill Kare is surrounded on three sides by the sparkling water of Lake Champlain. In the 1840s, the property was…

Kingsland Bay State Park

Kingsland Bay State Park is one of Vermont's newest parks and at present has limited services. Much of the 264 acres, along the shores of Lake Champlain, remains as a natural area. There are several buildings available for large group gatherings including…

Knight Island State Park

Knight Island, acquired by the State in 1990. This 185-acre island is a mile long and nearly a half mile wide. The park includes all but 10+ acres of private land on the island's southern tip. When on Knight Island, please respect the rights of the park…

Knight Point State Park

Knight Point on North Hero Island opened as a state park in 1978, but its history goes back much further. John Knight, the Point's first resident, began ferry service between the islands in 1785. His family operated a ferry until the first bridge opened…

Lake Carmi State Park

With a 1375-acre surface area, Carmi is the fourth largest natural lake entirely within Vermont. It is 7.5 miles around, averaging about 20 feet in depth, and is 33 feet at its deepest point. The lake supports northern pike, walleyes, and other warm water…

Lake Dragon Aquatics

Lake Dragon Aquatics, PLC is a small swim school, adaptive swim program, and pool-based occupational therapy program owned and run by Nykia Hunter, OTR/L. She operates out of the Days Inn pool in Colchester, VT during the Winter, and her home pool during…

Lake Iroquois

Lake Iroquois is a man-made lake that was created in 1867 and now managed by the Lake Iroquois Recreational District representing the four towns of Williston, Richmond, Hinesburg and St. George. Amenities include a beach, snack bar (June - August), restrooms,…

Lake Saint Catherine State Park

The park, which consists of 117 acres, first opened as a small picnic and swimming area in 1953. The area is known for its past slate quarrying operations, with remains of slate mills, quarries, and rubble piles still visible. The park itself was once…

Lareau Swimming Hole

Located off Route 100 across from Lareau Farm Inn, this swimming hole offers a little something for everyone. Shallow waters near the shore are great for little ones learning how to tread water, while directly across the river, rocks provide a seven-foot-tall…

Leddy Park

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, open-air squash/racquetball court,…

Mad River Greenway Swimming Hole

Head down the bank and on to the pebbly beach. There you can wade into the cool, flowing Mad River. There are rocks that form a gentle “rapid” to play in. Good for kids as well as the family dog!  GPS Coordinates here.  44.1900396, -72.8246337 

Maidstone State Park

Maidstone is the most remote of Vermont's state parks and still retains much of the wilderness character associated with the Northeast Kingdom. Maidstone Lake was created when glacial ice carved out a deep basin in a preexisting valley. When the last…

Maple Street Park & Pool

MAPLE STREET PARK A large park with lots of things to do. Tall shady trees and a pool make it even enjoyable on warm sunny days. Park Features: 38 acres of park land Recreation center 2 swimming pools Concession stands 4 pavilions …

Middlebury Town Pool

The Middlebury town pool is located at Middlebury Recreation Park.  Families can enter daily or purchase a season pass. Non-residents can join as well. They also offer various levels of swim lessons throughout the season. 

Milton Recreation Department

The Town of Milton Recreation Department offers programs, activities and events throughout the year for community members of all ages to enjoy. For specific program info, trail maps, organization contact list, registration form and more, visit their website…

Moretown Gorge

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Moss Glen Falls

A tight, windy walk of about 300 feet on a trail leads you to the bottom of Moss Glen Falls. There are some small pools but the real attraction is the ~80 foot waterfall. Climb up the hill to view.

Mount Abraham Pool

Indoor pool with 5 lanes, 25 yards long, located within Mount Abraham High School.  There are locker rooms and showers. Call or check web site for Open Swim Wednesday nights.

Myers Memorial Pool

Located in the heart of Winooski, the Myers Memorial Pool has been a place of recreation and growth for community members since 1975. The Myers Memorial Pool was originally opened in the mid 70’s to provide a low-cost recreation option during the summer…

Natural Area at Shelburne Pond

This is an easy-to-hike, one-mile trail loop maintained by the University of Vermont. Visitors can also explore the shoreline of Shelburne Pond in a canoe or kayak. The state-owned fishing access to the pond is located about one mile west of the intersection…

North Hero State Park

We refer to this as a remote camping area because of the reduced services, facilities and staff on hand at the park. The ranger station is open on a reduced-hours schedule, although there is resident staff in the park around the clock. The fee schedule…

Powers Park

Powers Park is the public pool, tennis courts, and park serving the greater Lyndonville, VT area. They offer swim lesson, tennis lessons and several other programs.

Quarry Hill Club

The Quarry Hill Club is a seasonal tennis and pool club. They are able to host kids birthday parties and family events. Family pool memberships are available. The Quarry Hill Club features: Clubhouse/Lounge & Banquet Room, Covered deck, 2 Swimming pools,…

Ricker Pond State Park

Ricker Pond State Park is located on the western shores of Ricker Pond and adjacent to the Montpelier-Wells Rail Trail (Cross Vermont Trail) in the Groton Forest. Groton State Forest, with over 26,000 acres, is the second largest landholding administered…

Riverside Park Swimming Hole

The highlight of this hole, located in Riverside Park across from Sugarbush's access road, is the rope swing--great for launching yourself from the shady banks into the sun-drenched water. A relatively placid spot along the river, this hole is great for…

Sam Fishman Memorial Pool

The Sam Fishman Memorial Pool is a municipal pool was built in 1966 and was originally known as the Vergennes Community Pool. This pool was made possible from a federal grant and a large match from Simmonds Precision (known now as Collins Aerospace).…

Sand Bar State Park

This fifteen-acre park has a smooth, sandy lake bottom which remains shallow well out from shore, making this an ideal swimming spot for children. That, and the uninterrupted length of sandy beach, very high quality water in this section of the lake,…

Sand Hill Park and Pool

Sand Hill Road Park is a 9 acre community park featuring: Two tennis courtsPlaygroundPicnic shelterThe shelter may be reserved, for a fee, for use during regular park hours (7:00 am - 9:00 pm) on a first-come, first-served basis. User applications are…

Smugglers' Notch Waterpark

Smugglers' Notch outdoor water playgrounds offer something for everyone - from tots playing peekaboo with the fountains and misters at Splashville Splash Pad to the big kids settling into a tube for a slide down the Giant Rapid River Ride! Hike up to…

South Burlington Recreation & Parks

South Burlington's Recreation Department offers hundreds of programs (camps, Afterschool programs, clinics, etc.) from tiny tots to teens. Programs include: Programs - offered throughout the year and for all ages.Pre-K/K 1-6 yrs Youth 1st-6th gradesTeens…

St. Albans Parks & Recreation Department

The St. Albans Parks & Recreation Department offers year-round recreational program for the greater St. Albans community.  Programs include:SUMMER CAMPSFALL SOCCERMONDAY NIGHT TRAIL RUNNING SERIES @ HARD’ACKBOOT CAMP @ HARD’ACKYOUTH TRACK & FIELD PROGRAMFRANKLIN…

Stillwater State Park

Stillwater State Park is part of a network of state parks in the Groton State Forest. Groton State Forest, with over 26,000 acres, is the second largest land block administered by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The forest contains over…

Sugarbush Health and Racquet Club

This club is open daily and the public is welcome.  They offer:an indoor (year round) and outdoor (seasonal) pool indoor and outdoor hot tubs cardio and weight equipment plus free weights squash, racquetball and indoor and outdoor tennis courts a rock-climbing…

Swim Lessons @ YMCA

The YMCA offers a variety of Swim lessons for all ages and abilities beginning as young as 6 months. Their experienced swim instructors teach the nationally recognized Y Progressive Swim Program with a focus on personal safety, stroke development and…

Swim with Annie

Annie teaches by allowing children to make their own choices.  Learning to swim is a gradual and rewarding accomplishment. Annie goes at the pace she sees will be most successful for the person before her. Swim with Annie Cirriculum Levels here. Annie…

Swimming Lessons

Group Lessons consist of eight 30-minute American Red Cross lessons. As per the American Red Cross, they can begin to teach infants and toddlers to swim as early as 6 months old. Of course, they also offer adult swimming lessons. Each lesson provides…

Sycamore Park

Sycamore Park is located on a prominent bend of the New Haven River. The park property includes 8.4 acres and is currently managed as a day-use recreation area through the collaborative efforts of the Bristol Selectboard, Bristol Recreation Department…

Teach America to Swim Vermont

Teach America To Swim offers:Swimming lessonsAmerica Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard TrainingWaterfront Lifeguard Training America Red Cross CPR & First Aid Training 

The EDGE Sports and Fitness

With 5 locations in Chittenden County, The Edge is a convenient choice for indoor sport and camp activities. Each location offers their own programs, camps and activities so check each on their website. The Williston location boasts a 25,000 square foot…

The Swimming Hole

The Swimming Hole This is not an outdoor swimming hole, rather and indoor swimming pool. it is an awesome facility that looks like a big red barn from the outside. They offer great things for kids and families such as:  Competition-sized swimming pool…

Vermont Swim School

The Vermont Swim School offers both youth and adult swimmers the opportunity to learn and develop aquatic skills in a nurturing and friendly environment. Lessons take place in the UVM PFG Athletic Complex - Forbush Natatorium. Instructors are CPR/First…

Vermont Swimming Holes

There is no doubt that Vermont is full of amazing things do all year round. During the summer months, you’re likely to find the locals cooling off at any number of Vermont Swimming Holes. These hidden gems are made up of natural pools and waterfalls and…

Ward Swimming Hole

Located 15 miles north of Warren--the last hole along the Mad River before it merges with the Winooski--this spot is famous for having the warmest waters out of all its other river-based brethren because of its lack of canopy cover. Here, you'll find…

Warren Falls

Here, a three-tiered waterfall has carved out a natural water park of slides and swimming bowls. The falls cascade down a total of 20 feet into three subsequent pools, the last of which reaches depths of up to 15 feet. One of the gems at this hole are…

Warren Village Swimming Hole

In the center of Warren Village, the Trout River offers some nice spots for cooling off. There is a parking lot next to the bridge (no jumping from the bridge). To view on Google Maps, click here.

Waterbury Community Pool

The Waterbury Community Pool is located at Anderson Field next to the Waterbury Recreation Building off Butler Street. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Water wings and other flotation devices are not permitted.Children under…

Waterville Swimming Hole

Swimming hole is in the North Branch Lamoille River at the Church Street Covered Bridge in Waterville. To see a Google map of this location, click here.

Woodford State Park

This 398-acre park has the highest elevation campground of any park in Vermont, at 2400 feet. Woodford is located on a mountain plateau and surrounds Adams Reservoir. The high elevation spruce/fir/birch forest provides an ideal setting for the park. Woodford…

Woods Island State Park

Woods Island became Vermont's forty-fifth state park in 1985. 125-acres, this park has a unique habitat for a rich variety of plant life including many species rare or threatened in Vermont. A portion of the island was once farmed; traces of drainage…