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Recreation Grants
The role of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Grant Administration Staff is to practice and promote high quality stewardship of Vermont's environment by providing and promoting outdoor recreational funding opportunities, building partnerships and providing leadership to address Vermont's recreational resource needs. Grant coordination occurs between federal, state, and municipal entities, and local organizations to ensure strong resource support for public recreation and park development throughout Vermont.
Using State Lands for Recreation
State Lands are wonderful places to play, and we welcome the public to use these lands in a number of different ways. Here you can find resources and policies which can help you do business, bring groups and know where, when and how to get out there!
Plan Ahead and Prepare: Being Safe While Recreating
With thousands of acres and miles of trail available for recreation of all kinds and for all abilities, it is important to prepare ahead for your trip!
Partners and Resources
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is lucky to have excellent partners in recreation. Many of these organizations are volunteer-based, and are always in need of more people to help make Vermont's trails and recreation resources even better.
Trail Related Resources
Hosting Recreation on Private Land: Landowner Liability and Recreation in Vermont
Trail Maps and Guides
Vermont is full of beautiful trails, for all types of ability levels and experiences. Looking for a comprehensive tool to help plan your next outing? Then look no further than Vermont's new and improved Trail Finder!
Activities
What do you love to do outdoors? Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Fishing, Climbing and more? The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation manages thousands of acres available to you for many types of recreation all year long.
To learn more, choose an activity from the menu on the left or below.
Recreation
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, along with its partners, protects and enhances Vermont's world class outdoor recreation opportunities.