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Lake Shaftsbury

Lake Shaftsbury
(swimming, canoe rental, playground, picnic, camp grounds)

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. The area operated as a private campground/cabin resort before it became a state park in 1974. It has become a popular park facility in southwestern Vermont.

262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd
Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-375-9978

https://vtstateparks.com/shaftsbury.html

Splash Pad

Splash Pad
(Water playground)

The splash pad will be active during warm months, kid friendly downtown fun. There is also a stage area for performances.

109 North St
Bennington, VT 05201

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Stark Street Playground

Stark Street Playground
(Playground, bike pump track, basketball hoop)

This park is currently under construction to update the facilities and offer more recreational opportunities.

150 Stark St.
Bennington, VT 05201

https://benningtonvt.org/departments/parks-recreation/
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Bennington Recreation Center

Bennington Recreation Center Facilities
(Pool, weight room) 
The Bennington Recreation Center is managed in partnership between the Town of Bennington and the Berkshire Family YMCA. They offer indoor swimming and fitness center year round to members and visitors.
Please see the latest hours on the towns Recreation page. The Bennington Recreation Center regular hours of operation are:
Summer (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
Mon through Fri 6 am – 8:45 pm
Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
Winter (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
Mon 6:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tue 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wed 6:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thu 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
Fri 6:00 am – 8:30 pm
Sat 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Bennington Recreation Center is is a municipally funded facility that relies on the members for supplemental support. 
Daily Fees
Adult $5.00
Youth $3.00
Sauna $2.00
Shower $1.00
Residents Membership
Youth (1 year) $26.00
Adult (1 year) $67.00
Adult (6 months) $52.00
Adult (3 months) $36.00
Family (1 year) $108.00
Senior Citizen (1 year) $62.00
Senior Family (1 year) $103.00
655 Gage Street 
Bennington, VT 05201

Willow Park

Willow Park / Leonard J. Black Memorial Park
(Playground, picnic pagoda, baseball diamond, soccer fields, volleyball court, skate park, dirt bike course)

Playground, BMX track, disc golf, tennis courts, playing fields, spacious grounds and pavilion are all features of this multi-purpose playground and recreation area. Bathrooms open during the summer months.

472 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201

https://benningtonvt.org/departments/parks-recreation/

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