Recreation Facilities in Hinesburg

  • The Bissonette Recreation Area contains two full-sized multipurpose fields (soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee) and one baseball field along a parking area that accommodates approximately 80 vehicles.  Millie's Field is the southern field and named in honor of Millie Eddy.  Ayer Field is the northern field and named in honor of Raymond Ayer.  The Hinesburg Recreation Department hosts youth soccer and lacrosse programs, along with adult pick-up soccer and ultimate frisbee.  Champlain Valley Little League uses the baseball field for their spring, summer and fall seasons.  The Hinesburg based Iroquois Soccer Club also utilizes fields in the spring.  Both HCS and CVU utilize Millie's Field and Ayer Field as needed for their sports programming. 
  • Lyman Meadows Park and playing fields, located in the heart of the village behind Lantman's Market.
  • 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 wintertime hockey rink next to the tennis courts.
  • Indoor programs and sports held at Hinesburg Community School and in the Town Hall.
  • Geprag Park which is located on the Shelburne Falls Road. The park has acres of hilly meadows with trails for walking, birding, and cross-country skiing.
  • Hinesburg is one of four towns sharing a beach on Lake Iroquois. The beach 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. 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 Vermont Association of Snow Travelers) run through parts of Hinesburg.