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Phone: 846-4108 |
Fax: 846-4101 |
Email: recreation@sburl.com |
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday |
8:00am-4:30pm |
Address: 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Office Closed:
The Recreation Office will be closed on the following days, however programs may still be offered on these days. Check your program receipt or our on-line brochure for dates.
New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Bennington Battle Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday and Christmas
Tom Hubbard, CPRP
Director of Recreation & Parks
Todd Goodwin, CYSA
Assistant Director
Holly Baker
Recreation Program Supervisor
Darla Champine
Secretary
Parker T. Bear
Dept. Mascot & Travel/Tour Director
MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance the quality of life of all citizens of our community by providing meaningful
and fulfilling leisure time activities.
We recognize that each person is an individual with
their own needs, abilities,
and goals to be met during their leisure time.
VISSION STATEMENT
"Creating Community Through People, Parks & Programs"
MEET OUR DEPARTMENT MASCOT
We are proud to introduce Parker T. Bear, Travel and Tour Director for the South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department. Parker was born July 1, 2004 at the VT Teddy Bear Company in Shelburne. July is National Recreation & Parks Month, he was born to work in the Field of Recreation.
He began work on the assembly line and quickly moved up the ranks to Tour Director for the Teddy Bear Co. He began his new position September 1, 2004. We are very excited to have him join our team. Parker’s responsibilities require him to accompany families on their vacations to ensure a wonderful experience. He will bring along his own equipment including; a camera, a journal and postcards, to document your family vacation, as well as a complete wardrobe.
Parker’s hobbies include Hiking, Salmon Fishing, Playing Sports, Kayaking, Sailing, and Long Naps. Some of his Favorites are: TV Channel- Animal Planet, Movie- Brother Bear, Sports Team- The Chicago Bears, Food- Honey Roasted Peanuts and his idol Smokey Bear. One of Parkers Favorite past times is Bee Keeping. Parker is a Honey Connoisseur and you will find him at many of the fairs and festivals as the Head Honey Judge.
If you are interested in having Parker accompany you on your next family vacation please call our office at 846-4108 to see when he is available. Parker can also be scheduled for your family vacation by emailing him direct at recreation@sburl.com. Parker stated "I am looking forward to traveling with and getting to know the many families of South Burlington, I can Bearly wait".