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Living Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 417 Google reviews · Running trail in Brattleboro, Vermont · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Living Memorial 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.
Recreational destination with playgrounds, pools and hiking trails, plus a dog park.
What runners say about Living Memorial Park
“There are two water fountains for drinking, and the bathrooms were open and clean when we went (Mid-May 2023).”
“It was absolutely beautiful!”
“So glad Brattleboro has this skating rink for all ages!”
I love this place. It has many different options. It used to be an old ski place, so there are different elevations. It's one of my favorite places in VT. Has some cool things to see a long the way on the course that was left from the ski place.
We love the playground here. It's very close to the parking lot - there are sidewalks to get to it from there (so stroller friendly walk to get there!). The playground has a toddler structure and a bigger kid structure. Plus 6 baby/bucket swings and 6(?) regular swings!
From top to bottom the Brattleboro Recreation Department's Living Memorial Park has so much to offer. A pool, softball fields on to different levels. The way spaces are utilized throughout this hillside is truly remarkable. Tennis courts, hockey rink, camping and hike/bike trails, t-bar skiing revitalized.
Skiing, ice skating and sledding during the winter... And swimming, disc golf, and skate parks during the summer! It's really a one stop place for outdoor fun regardless of the season. There's hiking trails, there's amazing views, and friendly people. $5 lift tickets for the ski lift is worth it!
Trail conditions & character
“There's hiking trails, there's amazing views, and friendly people.”
“Lovely park with a pool, playground, a few baseballfields, dog park, trails, a stage, disc golf, and more!”
“Live music by The Gaslight Tinkers was great, and we enjoyed fireworks on the hill.”
“It's very close to the parking lot - there are sidewalks to get to it from there (so stroller friendly walk to get there!”
“There are two water fountains for drinking, and the bathrooms were open and clean when we went (Mid-May 2023).”
Plan your run at Living Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebrattleboro.gov
- Phone+1 802-257-2311
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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