Parks and Recreation Department

• Location: Dana L. Thompson Park (340 Park Recreation Road, Manchester Center, VT 05255)
• Hours of Operation:     9:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday
• Telephone: (802) 362-1439
  • Liz Ambuhl, Director

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1 or the Police Department Dispatch Center at (802) 362-2022.  The Dispatch Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Town Swimming Pool (Lee Krohn photograph)

The Department runs a variety of programs for residents including a swim lessons, summer camp, school vacation camps and a senior citizen walking program. Many of the programs offered at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park are run by local not-for-profit organizations and volunteers. The Department also coordinates special events for the Town including the 4th of July celebration and a winter carnival that occurs in February.  

View program information and register and pay for programs at the Department's separate program website. The most recent brochure  and monthly newsletter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. The Department now accepts debit and credit cards.

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Manchester owns three distinct Parks. View information about Manchester Parks & Recreation facilities.

There are countless other recreational opportunities in Manchester operated by other government entities or not-for-profits. View other recreation opportunities in Manchester.

June through October, on Thursdays between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, the Adams Park (located downtown at the intersection of Main Street and Center Hill Street and Park Street) hosts the Manchester Farmers' Market. Come enjoy locally grown and produced foods and crafts!

Liz Ambuhl serves as the Park and Recreation Director. She can be contacted via email at l.ambuhl@manchester-vt.gov