Enjoy the thrill of sledding without the cold or the hike! Summer tubing is a unique, outdoor activity that the everyone can enjoy! With six 250 foot lanes serviced by a carpet lift, you’re bound to have a blast!

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Tubasliding at Ski Ward-  Enjoy the thrill of sledding without the cold or the hike! Summer tubing is a unique, outdoor activity that the everyone can enjoy! With six 250 foot lanes serviced by a carpet lift, you’re bound to have a blast!

Vernal Pool Hike – Let’s head to Farrington Nature Linc for a beginner hike through a forest path and see some vernal pools – learn about frogs’ and salamanders’ life cycles!

The Therapeutic Recreation Division within Burlington Parks and Recreation offers purposeful, fun and engaging programs for people with disabilities of all ages.

What is Therapeutic Recreation?

Therapeutic Recreation utilizes purposeful recreation and leisure to improve and/or maintain the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. Participation in therapeutic recreation programs may lead to an increase in independence and improve physical and emotional well-being.

Mission & Goals for Therapeutic Recreation Programs:

The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for Burlington citizens by providing high quality recreation facilities, programs and services.

The Therapeutic Recreation Division’s goal is to provide high quality recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. Our programming is intended to be a supportive setting for all participants to recreate. We believe inclusion of people with disabilities is an essential part of a strong community.