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Airport Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 351 Google reviews · Running trail in Colchester, Vermont · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Airport Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Popular recreation area featuring picnic tables, playgrounds, and trails. Bike trail.

What runners say about Airport Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (351 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Clean park, clean restrooms, parking for bike path, nice views”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park, nice fields.”

Very happy park along the bike path with fields for picnics, tables and a playground. Great place to stop by with kids, dogs or while you are headed to the Causeway!

★★★★★ — Philip , Jun 2023

A truly outstanding park. There are baseball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds, basketball court, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a pavilion for picnicking or events, a historic schoolhouse, walking and running paths, and it’s right on the bike path that goes along Lake Champlain from Burlington to the causeway.

★★★★★ — David , Dec 2019

A very nice park. Lots of baseball fields and open spaces. The pavilion is a great place to have a picnic or get together. Being directly connected to the bike path makes this a great resting point before continuing on to the cosway. Plenty of parking, and a super fun playground.

★★★★★ — Enzo , Jul 2019

Great access point for the Island Line Rail trail and especially the Lake Champlain causeway

★★★★★ — Laura , Jun 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“Great place to hang or have some functions with generous parking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“It's a great place to stop and eat lunch or go to the bathroom while on your bike ride.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Clean park, clean restrooms, parking for bike path, nice views”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Bathroom and water fountain on the property.”

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Plan your run at Airport Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecolchestervt.gov
  • Phone+1 802-264-5500

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Airport Park

500 Colchester Point Rd, Colchester, VT 05446

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Running trails near Colchester

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Delta Park

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Causeway Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 489 reviews

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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under a mile away

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Bayside Park

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Ethan Allen Park

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Large, scenic historic area with shady trees & many trails, plus the Ethan Allen tower.

3.5 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.