The citizens of St. Albans are fortunate to now have three recreation trail systems in our community.  The three are as follows:

1. Central Vermont Rail Trail is a 9 mile abandoned rail bed with all rails and ties remove.  The trail starts at the North City/Town border and continues to Sheldon Jct.  The trail is for mountain biking, walking, and snowmobiling.

2. Aldis Hill trails are a system of trails excellent for hiking, running, or mountain biking.  The trails may be accessible from Isham Ave (walk in only) or Hard’ack (parking available).  Aldis Hill is a completely wooded area with two beautiful vistas.

3. The Collins/Perley Fitness path is approximately 1-½ miles long and winds around the perimeter of the Collins/Perley Sports Center.  The path surface includes crushed limestone and stretches of pavement.  Annual improvements to the trail funded by the St. Albans Rotary Club.  Fitness stations are available all along the trail.

ST. ALBANS AREA PARKS AND FACILITIES

BARLOW ST. PLAYGROUND - (CORNER OF BARLOW ST AND UPPER WELDEN

ST) Playground, Tennis & Basketball Courts and one ball diamond.

LITTLE LEAGUE PARKS - (CORNER OF ALDIS ST AND NORTH ELM ST.) Four ball diamonds)

ST. ALBANS CITY POOL - (LOWER ALDIS ST) Outdoor Pool facility.

HOUGHTON PARK (CORNER OF LO WELDEN ST AND SO ELM ST) Ball diamonds, playground, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoes.

RECREATION AREA- (TOP OF CONGRESS ST) Skiing, snowboarding, sliding, outdoor rink, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, hiking trails, soccer fields.

ALDIS HILL NATURAL AREA- (ACCESSIBLE THROUGH HARD’ACK OR ISHAM AVE) Hiking trails.

ST. ALBANS CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND - (BELLOWS STREET) Playground, multiple fields.

ST. ALBANS TOWN BAY PARK - (ST. ALBANS BAY) Bathhouse, picnic areas, playground, horseshoes, swimming, ball diamonds.

ST. ALBANS TOWN COHEN PARK (MAQUAM SHORE ROAD) - Swimming, picnic areas, ball fields.

ST. ALBANS BAY BOAT ACCESS- (HATHAWAY POINT)

BURTON ISLAND STATE PARK - (HATHAWAY POINT AREA) – State of Vermont.

CAMP KILL KARE STATE PARK- (HATHAWAY POINT AREA) – State of Vermont.

COLLINS PERLEY SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER- (FAIRFAX RD, ROUTE 104)  Fitness Center, Indoor tennis, Indoor rink, walking path, multiple fields, racquetball and home to BFA Athletics.

MISSISQUOI RAIL TRAIL- (INTERSECTION OF RT 7 & RT 105 ) 26 miles long to Richford, Vermont.

TAYLOR PARK- (DOWNTOWN MAIN ST-ST. ALBANS) Walking paths, Gazebo, benches, summer concerts.

ST. ALBANS TOWN EDUCATION CENTER- (SOUTH MAIN ST-ST. ALBANS) Playground, ball fields.The above mentioned parks and facilities are all located in the general St. Albans Area.  They are all available to be used for a variety of recreational activities.  For additional information concerning any of them, please call the St. Albans Recreation Department @ 524-1519

2008 POOL MEMBERSHIP AND DAILY PASS FEES

                                 

                                City & Town residents         Non-residents

Child’s season pass               $45.00                         $60.00

Adult’s season pass               $60.00                         $70.00

Family season pass                $80.00                         $90.00

Senior Citizen’s pass              $ 5.00                          $10.00

Child’s daily pass                   $ 3.00                          $ 5.00

Adult’s daily pass                   $ 4.00                          $ 7.00

Family daily pass                   $ 15.00                         $ 20.00

MISSISQUOI VALLEY RAIL TRAIL BICYCLING & WALKING GUIDES FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY

Thanks to the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and the member municipalities who sponsored these great guides for use by outdoor enthusiasts.  The Recreation Department has copies of both for anyone who is interested.They feature great detail about The Rail Trail and what to do in the area.  In addition, the biking and walking guide also features The Rail Trail, Lake Champlain Bikeways Routes, 21 other trails and routes to explore on foot or by bike, bicycle rental information and other transportation services. To get one, stop by The Recreation Department or call us @ (802) 524-1519.