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Hinesburg Recreation
Recreation Department Coordinator: Jennifer McCuin Location: Town Hall, Main Floor Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone: 482-4691 Email: hinesburgrec@gmavt.net Recreation Commission Chairperson: Frank Twarog Phone: 482-5102 (H) Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month

The Recreation Department runs many programs which are published in a programming guide three times per year (Spring/Summer, Summer, Fall/Winter). The Recreation Commission meets as needed throughout the year. The Coordinator oversees and manages the programs and activities of the Recreation Department. See also: Recreation Commission Recreation Path Project Bissonette Town Forest View the Winter 2008–09 Recreation Brochure (.pdf file) View the Winter 2008–09 Youth Basketball Schedule (.pdf file)

Wainer Community Playground and Park (behind HCS) Recreation facilities in Hinesburg include: Lyman Meadows Park and playing fields, located in the heart of the village behind Lantman's IGA. Wainer Park and Playground behind Hinesburg Community School which includes playing fields, basketball court, tennis courts, a children jungle gym/slides, picnic facilities and pavilion. A new hockey rink, next to the tennis courts. Indoor programs and sports held at H.C.S. and in Town Hall. Geprag Park which is located on the Shelburne Falls Rd. It has acres of hilly meadows with trails for walking, birding, cross-country skiing, etc. Hinesburg is one of four towns sharing a beach on Lake Iroquois. The beach also offers picnic facilities, a playground, and snackbar. There is no lifeguard. Beach stickers are available in the Town Clerk's Office. Day passes may be bought at the gate. The Recreation Department offers summer swim lessons at Lake Iroquois through the Red Cross. Lake Iroquois also has a state public boat access. Jet skis are prohibited. Hinesburg's Town Forest is located at the top of the ridge between Texas Hill Rd. and Hayden Hill Rd. Parking is available on the eastern side of Texas Hill Rd. at the bottom of the hill. The Lewis Creek Association, with members from several towns along this small river, has programs and volunteer efforts focused on the east-west river valley and its resources. They also are working with the Hinesburg Land Trust on acquiring lands along the creek. Hinesburg has an 18-hole golf course and driving range. Snowmobile trails organized by V.A.S.T. (The Vt. Assoc. of Snow Travelers) run through parts of Hinesburg. Recreation events in Hinesburg include: Annual Fourth of July celebration with events of all kinds over 2 days, including a town-wide parade. Summer music concerts by various local and regional musicians and winter concerts by local musicians and chorus. Town-wide Garage Sale Day, organized by the Hinesburg Business and Professional Association, in May. Annual Halloween party, organized by Hinesburg Community Police, Hinesburg Fire Department and First Responders. Annual Winter Carnival held on the second weekend in February.

Town of Hinesburg
Founded 1762