Oakledge Park Universally Accessible Playground

Right on the Lake Champlain shoreline, this playground is one of the better spots in Burlington precisely because it’s built for every kid — the accessibility features here are genuinely thoughtful, not an afterthought. You’ve got the beach a short walk away, trails weaving through the woods behind the park, and that classic Vermont lake view doing a lot of the heavy lifting scenery-wise. Honestly, the setting alone makes it worth the trip even before the kids hit the equipment. Pack a lunch and plan to stay a while — there’s enough going on in this corner of Oakledge that nobody’s going to be asking to leave anytime soon.