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Oakledge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 965 Google reviews · Running trail in Burlington, Vermont · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oakledge 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.
Located on Lake Champlain, this park has a rocky swimming beach, sports facilities & a playground.
What runners say about Oakledge Park
“Beach access bike exercise path Grill and picnic area play area for kids bocce ball Tennis Courts open area for frisbee clean facilities.”
“Fantastic park with great pavilions, volleyball courts, bike path, gorgeous waterfront, beautiful sunsets over Lake Champlain.”
Fantastic park with great pavilions, volleyball courts, bike path, gorgeous waterfront, beautiful sunsets over Lake Champlain. We've had cookouts, pickup games, nice runs and walks and everything in between. Dog friendly! Also a great tree house and well maintained fields! This is one of the best parks around!
A beautiful park in any season. The freshly fallen snow covered the paths as I walked through the the winter wonderland. Check out the trails that lead to the water for amazing views. There were a few other people braving the cold with dogs close by. A great dog friendly place.
🌳 Oakledge Park is a beautiful spot with great lake views and plenty of space to explore. 🌊 The scenery is hard to beat, especially at sunset. It can get pretty crowded during peak times, which makes it feel less relaxing, but it’s still worth a visit for the views and trails.
Super cool sunset view point. The sight of the sun going into the water is superb. It is so colorful and the reflections of the changing colors in the water and the cloud are eye catching. Must visit place to relax and just be yourself.
Trail conditions & character
“Fantastic park with great pavilions, volleyball courts, bike path, gorgeous waterfront, beautiful sunsets over Lake Champlain.”
“Please go slow coming in and out of the entrance to the park, as well as the “driveways” to the parking areas.”
“However, this is not to downplay the brand new universally accessible playground of the park's unique accessible tree house!”
“There were a few other people braving the cold with dogs close by.”
“A beautiful park south of Burlington on Lake Champlain with part rocky, part sandy lake shore.”
“Plenty of restroom facilities that were cleaned during the event.”
Plan your run at Oakledge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteburlingtonvt.gov
- Phone(802) 864-0123
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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