Vergennes Parks & Recreation

08/28/2026

Tonight! Next to the Tennis Courts! 🎶🎵🎼🎷🥁🎸

Have you heard the news? The City of Vergennes has been awarded a $426,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant through the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to help build the new pavilion! This is an incredible investment in recreation and our community, but it is a matching grant, which means we still have work to do.
The project is estimated at approximately $850,000, and our community has already raised more than $120,000 through local fundraising and philanthropy. Now we are launching the push to raise the final $300,000 needed to secure the full grant and bring this project to construction in 2027. What will this pavilion mean for Vergennes?
Covered basketball courts
Pickleball courts
A covered seasonal ice rink
Concerts and performances
Excercise classes and programs
Community events, parties and gatherings
Recreation that doesn't have to stop when it rains! This will become a year-round gathering place for Vergennes, a place for kids, families, athletes, neighbors and community organizations to come together.

We are kicking off the fundraising push with a party!

PUSH TO THE PAVILION MUSIC CONCERT
Friday, August 28
5:30–8:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park, Vergennes

Featuring live music from the Pavilion Rock Band, plus Rockers Pizza, lu•lu Ice Cream, Weird Window Brewery, and raffle prizes donated by local merchants! Come enjoy one of the last days of summer evening at the location, celebrate this huge grant award with us, and help us take the next step toward building something our community will enjoy for generations. Please share and help us spread the word!

08/28/2026

The weather looks fantastic! We hope to see you at the “courts”

08/24/2026

Have you heard the news? The City of Vergennes has been awarded a $426,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant through the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to help build the new pavilion! This is an incredible investment in recreation and our community, but it is a matching grant, which means we still have work to do.
The project is estimated at approximately $850,000, and our community has already raised more than $120,000 through local fundraising and philanthropy. Now we are launching the push to raise the final $300,000 needed to secure the full grant and bring this project to construction in 2027. What will this pavilion mean for Vergennes?
Covered basketball courts
Pickleball courts
A covered seasonal ice rink
Concerts and performances
Excercise classes and programs
Community events, parties and gatherings
Recreation that doesn't have to stop when it rains! This will become a year-round gathering place for Vergennes, a place for kids, families, athletes, neighbors and community organizations to come together.

We are kicking off the fundraising push with a party!

PUSH TO THE PAVILION MUSIC CONCERT
Friday, August 28
5:30–8:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park, Vergennes

Featuring live music from the Pavilion Rock Band, plus Rockers Pizza, lu•lu Ice Cream, Weird Window Brewery, and raffle prizes donated by local merchants! Come enjoy one of the last days of summer evening at the location, celebrate this huge grant award with us, and help us take the next step toward building something our community will enjoy for generations. Please share and help us spread the word!

08/18/2026

Our Commodores have been busy learning, exploring, working together, and having lots of fun along the way preparing to set sail! Yesterday, we learned about the parts of a boat, including port and starboard, and practiced how to use a compass. We also learned about North, South, East, and West…all very important things for a Commodore to know before setting sail! Did you know Lake Champlain flows North, these Commodores do! Today was Team Building Tuesday! We spent time learning about teamwork, communication, and working together. After all, when you’re part of a crew and sharing close quarters, you need to know how to work as a team! We also learned more about Lake Champlain and the legend of Champ. And wouldn’t you know it… Champ even made a visit to Camp Commodore!

08/10/2026

07/24/2026

Day 3 with servevermont2026 was our most productive day yet!
What an incredible group of volunteers! Today we:
Installed new signs
Cleared trails
Stained picnic tables
Painted court lines
Repaired benches
Every project they complete is making our parks and recreation spaces more welcoming and enjoyable for our community. Their hard work, and willingness to jump into any task have been amazing to watch. A huge thank you to everyone from servevermont2026 for helping make Vergennes an even better place to live, play, and explore. We can’t wait to see what Day 4 brings!

07/21/2026

It was so busy at all the different job sites I only have one photo! Work has begun on repairing the washouts on The Vergennes Connector trail! Today they got instruction on how to do it and wasted no time getting it done!

07/20/2026

A huge WELCOME and THANK YOU to an incredible group of volunteers from across the country and Canada who are spending their week here in Vergennes as part of the Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church SERVE Program! These amazing volunteers are donating their time, talents, and energy to help improve our community by working at Veterans Memorial Park and The Commodore Club all week long.
Today they rolled up their sleeves and showed some love to our tennis courts and Sam Fishman Memorial Pool area, helping make these spaces even better for everyone who enjoys them. We are so grateful that you’ve chosen to spend your week serving our community. Your hard work and generosity are making an impact, and we couldn’t be more thankful!
If you see these volunteers around town this week, be sure to give them a warm Vergennes welcome and a big thank you!

07/15/2026

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 have been incredible supporters of The Commodore Club and many other youth recreation programs here in Vergennes. Their generosity has helped create opportunities, provide resources, and make a lasting difference for the young people in our community.

Next Saturday, take some time to check out their Classic Car & Tractor Show! Whether you’re a car enthusiast, love vintage tractors, or just want to enjoy a fun community event, there’s something for everyone.

Saturday, July 25
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
100 Armory Lane, Vergennes

Free admission for spectators
Food & concessions available
50/50 raffle
Car entries: $20 |
Tractor entries: $10

Every dollar raised helps support The Dodge House and local youth programs, so let’s return the favor by coming out, enjoying the day, and thanking the Sons of the American Legion for everything they do for our community.

07/11/2026

Are you ready to make a splash at our K-Pop Demon Hunters Pool Party!

This Friday, July 17
7:00–9:00 PM
Sam Fishman Memorial Pool

We’re showing you “How It’s Done” with an evening full of music, swimming, and K-pop fun!
Featuring:
Pool Light Show
Ramen Noodles
K-Pops
Demon Hunter Pool Punch
K-Pop Music
Swimming & Floatie Fun

💵 Suggested Donation: $5.00 per person

Bring your friends, your favorite floatie, and K-pop energy for a fun night at the pool!

Questions? 802-870-7942