Hard'Ack Recreation Area

Hard'Ack Recreation Area Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, disc golf, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and swimming can all be enjoyed at Hard’Ack!

Hard'ack, with nearly 700' of tow rope, combines affordability with great local access for families to enjoy traditional year round Vermont recreation . Downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing can all be enjoyed at Hard'ack. There is no set fee to use Hard'ack's facilities, we run on donations. Please make a donation at the Lodge when you visit. The Gr

eg Brown Lodge is available for rent for business meetings, retreats, private parties and weddings. The new year round Hard'ack Pool will be open June 2022! A true year round recreation area right in our back yard. Hard'ack, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization.

So much room for activities!
06/02/2026

So much room for activities!

Great day for a movie!
05/24/2026

Great day for a movie!

05/18/2026
REGISTER BY NOON TODAY!
04/08/2026

REGISTER BY NOON TODAY!

Last chance to sign up for Lacrosse! Deadline is Wednesday, April 8, at 9 am for Grades 3 through 8!
Kids from all areas are welcome to participate in St. Albans Recreation programming.
We will submit rosters to USA LX and Northern VT LX at that time.
Register at www.stalbansrec.com
Questions? Give us a call at 802-524-1971 or email [email protected]

Join St. Albans Recreation for a fun outdoor class at Hard'ack!Register at: www.stalbansrec.com
04/02/2026

Join St. Albans Recreation for a fun outdoor class at Hard'ack!
Register at: www.stalbansrec.com

Love this warmer weather - but with it comes mud season! Please refrain from using the trails until they thaw and dry o...
03/30/2026

Love this warmer weather - but with it comes mud season! Please refrain from using the trails until they thaw and dry out. We'll let you know as soon as they're good to go!

At this point, looks like we’re done for the year. No rope, skiing, riding or sledding. Onto Spring! 🌷🥍
03/08/2026

At this point, looks like we’re done for the year. No rope, skiing, riding or sledding. Onto Spring! 🌷🥍

The weather is looking a little...yucky. The rope will NOT be running this weekend. Seems like a good time to do some ...
03/07/2026

The weather is looking a little...yucky. The rope will NOT be running this weekend. Seems like a good time to do some indoor activities like visit the Hard'ack Pool or the Welden Theatre.

Address

179 Congress Street
Saint Albans, VT
05478

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18025241559

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