Bennington Parks & Recreation
Bennington Community Center (Rec. Center)
655 Gage Street
P.O. Box 469
Bennington, VT 05201
Recreation Center: 802-442-1053
Branch Director – Kayla Becker
Health & Wellness Director – Taylor Haynes
Director- Jessica Rumlow
Administrative Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Facility Hours:
Monday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Bennington Community Center (Rec. Center) – Berkshire Family YMCA
Pool Schedule and Group Fitness Schedule
Tennis Court Reservations
The tennis courts are public courts, open to use free of charge without reservation – unless you want to have it assured that they will be available for use. To reserve a court for your exclusive use will be $5/court/hour. You can make your reservation at the Bennington Community Center (Rec Center) front desk.
Willow Park Pavilion Reservations
The Upper Pavilion on East Road and Lower (Jim Ross) Pavilion both located at Willow Park may be rented for private functions by calling the Bennington Town Office at 802-442-1037 or emailing Chris Barbagallo at cbarbagallo@BenningtonVT.org. If you do not have a reservation you may be asked to leave by the reserved group.
The Bennington Community Center is is a municipally funded facility that relies on the members for supplemental support.
Guest Passes (updated 9/22/21)
$10.00 – 1 adult & up to 2 kids
$20.00 – 2 adults & up to 4 kids
$2.00 – for shower only
Bennington Resident Rates (updated 9/22/21)
Adult (ages 25-99)
$7.40/month
$88.80/year
1 Adult and up to 4 Kids
$9.80/month
$117.60/year
Additional Adults in Household
$3.00/month
$36.00/year
Young Adult (ages 20-24)
$4.20/month
$50.40/year
Teen (ages 13-19)
$24.00/year
Youth (ages 6mo-12)
$12/year
Senior Citizen Discount (ages 62+)
10% off membership rate
To get Bennington Resident Rates you must purchase your membership at the Bennington Community Center (Rec. Center) and have proof of residency.
Non-Bennington Resident Rates (updated 9/22/21)
Adult (ages 25-99)
$37.00/month
1 Adult and up to 4 Kids
$49.00/month
Household – 2 Adults + 4 Kids
$64.00/month
Young Adult (ages 20-24)
$21.00/month
Teen (ages 13-19)
$10.00/month
Youth (ages 6mo-12)
$5.00/month
Senior (ages 62+)
$33.00/month
Non-Bennington residents may purchase membership at the Recreation Center, or online through the Berkshire Y website. Make sure to select “Bennington” as your location.
Town Parks
See also our Recreational Opportunities page.
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| Recreation Center Play Area Gage Street, Bennington, VT 802-442-1053 |
Willow Park East Road, Bennington, VT |
Stark Street Playground Stark Street, Bennington, VT |
Bennington Y Woods, Morgan Street
NEW: Regional Bennington Recreation Map PDF with clickable links embedded.
Related Links:
Bennington Select Board Presentation – November 9, 2020
Town of Bennington Recreation Area Re-Opening Health and Safety Plan – Phase IV
Town of Bennington Recreation Area Re-Opening Health and Safety Plan – Phase III
Please click the link for the complete reopening guide here: https://bfymca.org/membership/reopening-guide
Management Agreement between Town of Bennington and Berkshire Family YMCA
Full of Possibilities – Berkshire Family YMCA and The Bennington Recreation Center 2019
Pulse Meeting Flyer – February 26th, 2020
Bennington Rec Fitness Schedule
Morning Schedule
Afternoon Schedule
Effective June 1, 2019 there will be a reservation fee of $5.00 per hour for non-members of the Recreation Center for the Tennis/Pickleball Courts. This is ONLY for reservations. Since these are public courts, people choosing to just stop by may use them free of charge if there are open courts. Without reserving, patrons understand that they may not be able to access or be asked to leave if someone arrives with a reservation slip. Reservations may be made at the Recreation Center by calling 802-442-1053.
Vermont State Parks – website
Vermont Recreation and Parks Association – website
STATE PARKS AND LAKES IN BENNINGTON COUNTY
Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd.
Shaftsbury, Vermont 05262
802-375-9978
Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/shaftsbury
Open for day use: 10:00 AM – Official Sunset
Season: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
Woodford State Park
142 State Park Road
Bennington, Vermont 05201
802-447-7169
Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/woodford
Open for day use: 10:00 AM – Official Sunset
Season: Memorial Day weekend – Columbus Day weekend
Emerald State Park
65 Emerald Lake Lane
East Dorset, Vermont 05253
802-362-1655
Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/emerald
Open for day use: 10:00 AM – Official Sunset
Season: Memorial Day weekend – Columbus Day weekend
Lake Paran
Houghton Road
North Bennington, VT 05257
802-688-6270
Website: www.facebook.com/lakeparan
Swim, boat, fish and have fun at Lake Paran.