Rec & Parks Department received a donation of a “Little Free Library” from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Rec & Parks Department is still accepting registration for Summer Day Camp.

The work will include pruning and cabling of healthy trees to lengthen their lives, and the removal of any dead trees in seven Brattleboro parks. 

Rec & Parks has canceled numerous events due to rain. 

Rec & Parks Department will be hosting live shows at the parks this July and August.

This event will take place at the lower softball field at Living Memorial Park.

Bring your bikes and celebrate spring at Living Memorial Park during this FREE event!

The Recreation & Parks Department is announcing the opening dates for numerous facilities in Brattleboro.

The Rec & Parks Department and Brattleboro Bowl are cohosting a special event!

The Rec & Parks Department and Senior Center are holding additional pickleball hours this spring!

Applications will be accepted through April 4, 2025.

New sports programs are this spring! View the full brochure here.

The Brattleboro Winter Carnival is has events and activities for the whole family from February 15-23!

In observance of Presidents’ Day, all Brattleboro Town offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, with the exception of emergency services.

Rec & Parks will be offering youth indoor soccer and chess this winter.

Town offices will be closed on Jan. 20, with the exception of emergency services.

The Skating Facility will have a modified schedule in early January due to the BHA Tournament.

The Rec & Parks Department is announcing a line up of New Year's events in Brattleboro.

Rec & Parks is hosting special events and programs before celebrating the new year.

Due to the construction projects, drivers may experience delays at Living Memorial Park. The Lower Parking Lot will still be available.

The Municipal Center, Gibson-Aiken Center, and DPW offices will be closed on Dec. 13 from 7 to 10 a.m.

Each class is led by a doctor of physical therapy who will modify exercises and provide personalized guidance based on your starting point.

The 2024-25 skating season begins later this month!

Rec & Parks is hosting two sessions of Ice Skating “FUN”damentals this upcoming skating season.

Rec & Parks is offering Swords and Boards, a regular Dungeons & Dragons group, at the Gibson-Aiken Center.

Pick-up games will be on Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning October 23, 2024.

While removing an item from Town property, if it's determined to be something other than garbage that is not a risk to our staff, we will retain the item for 14 days before disposing it.

In observance of Veterans Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Nov. 11, with the exception of emergency services.

Have a spooky good time this Halloween!

The Annual Phil & Mary Dunham Ski, Skate, Snowboard & Hockey Equipment Sale supports special programming.

Registration for Session 2 of gymnastics classes is now available! These classes are intended for those ages 5 through 14 years old.

Starting this fall, Reily Mumpton will offer another Youth Fencing session for those 7 to 12 years old.

The Brattleboro Senior Center will be hosting a vaccine clinic for adults age 55+ on Oct. 29.

The Rec & Parks Department is kicking off the fall sports season!

The last day to take this survey is Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

The Living Memorial Park Pool hours of operation will be reduced the week of August 4 and August 11 to 1–6 p.m. 

Due to the forecast, the annual pool party has been canceled for 2024.

Due to a theater rental, parking will be limited at Living Memorial Park on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is offering FREE concerts at the Brattleboro Common on Tuesday evenings in July. Shows begin at 7 p.m. 

Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to July 10, 2024.

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department welcomes the community to provide feedback on conceptual design options for the proposed improvements to the pool and aquatics facilities at Living Memorial Park. Join Rec & Parks and members of the design consultant team at the pool on June 25 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The rain date is June 26. The pool is located at Living Memorial Park at 61 Guilford Street, Brattleboro. This is an opportunity for the public to weigh in and review the results of prior input sessions held during the summer and fall of 2023.  This session continues the work of the feasibility study

The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the upper 90s and a heat index over 100.

The main pool will open on June 15 at 1 p.m. Swim lesson sign-ups for Brattleboro residents will occur  June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The fund has distributed more than 30 grants to support the development and refurbishment of parks, trails, and public amenities.

Rec & Parks and Ed Powers will offer Tennis Camp for those 10 to 18 years old at the BUHS Tennis Courts. 

The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is pleased to announce that the Living Memorial Park Pool will be offering Swim Lessons for children who are three years old by June 15, 2024.

Check out this year's schedule of events for July 4th!

You can support the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association when you purchase discounted tickets to Six Flags New England or Six Flags Great Escape.

This event will include a helmet fitting, safety information, bike rodeo, and more! Helmets will be free this year. 

Rec & Parks is now accepting registrations for youth summer camps and summer programs. Register online!