Parks and Recreation

• Location: Dana L. Thompson Park (340 Park Recreation Road, Manchester Center, VT 05255)
• Hours of Operation for Office  9:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.
• Telephone: (802) 362-1439 (main office)
  
  • Liz Ambuhl, Director of Parks and Recreation
    • Direct Telephone: (802) 362-0200
      

In the summer the Pool can be contacted directly at (802) 362-0208; the Camp can be contacted directly at (802) 362-0209.

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)

PROGRAMS: The Department runs a variety of programs for residents of all ages and abilities. Some of the more popular programs include swim lessons, summer camp, school vacation camps and senior citizen programs. Click here to learn more about programs administered by the Parks and Recreation Department.

 View the Department's fee schedule

Please note that some of the programs offered at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park are run by local not-for-profit organizations and volunteers.

 VOLUNTEERS: The Town of Manchester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for various events, programs and projects. Click here to learn more.

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

Click here to view information about Applejack Field, southern Vermont's premium lighted athletic facility.

June through October, on Thursdays between 3:00PM and 6:00PM, 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!

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

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Liz Ambuhl serves as the Director of Parks and Recreation. She enjoys raising, training and showing quarter horses and spending time with her two dogs. Liz earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Vermont (UVM). She ran track and field and cross country while matriculating at UVM. She can be contacted via email at l.ambuhl@manchester-vt.gov or (802) 362-0200.

Bill MacKinnon currently works as the Recreation Coordinator, focusing on implementing programs such as the Winter Carnival and youth basketball. Bill can be contacted via email at b.mackinnon@manchester-vt.gov.