Ethan Allen Park

Great views, easy to get to. Main paths are paved, but there's a more narrow, steeper trail that will lead to the tower. Definitely go up it and check out the view, it's breathtaking. The tower is also pretty close to the entrance so you don't have to walk through the whole park if you don't want to. The rest of the trail is pretty much just a nice serene walk in the woods.

Beautiful in the gorgeous Vermont snow! The silence was so welcoming and the steps I took on the softly crunching snow were welcome reminders of Mother Earth's magical beauty. Very memorable first trip to this park just moments north of the hustle and bustle of Church Street and downtown Burlington! Can't wait to see it as the season's change.

This is a great little park not far from downtown Burlington. It has a nice little playground, an open area, trails, and a cool tower that's an easy hike up to the top of the hill in the park. Unfortunately the tower was gated closed when we were there (Nov 2022). Maybe because if weather, working about ice, or maybe COVID? Who knows. Either way, it was a great place to visit. I recommend making the stop if you're in town.

Lovely park for a walk with the dog. The tower at the top of the hill gives a view of all of Burlington and Lake Champlain. Unfortunately, it is closed right now due to the pandemic. But it’s still a great hike up the hill to it and you can still see pretty far from the base of it.
There is a modern playground (also closed now) and many wonderful crevices and rock formations that would be great for kids to explore.

Great place for a small hike...

This place is really beautiful. The tower is closed due to covid but I can’t wait until it’s open again. It’s a short hike up to the tower and board walk. There’s a children’s park at the base of the trail unfortunately some creep was there with a metal detector so we decided to skip that. Wonderful views at the top. A lot of Vermonters I knew hadn’t heard of it.

It was a walk of choice, there was steep stone woodland walking trails, along with an easy trail walk with resting boards across the trails up to the tower. Which is super cool. Only had my phone for photos but it really was a breaktaking view from the top of the tower. My walk back seemed like an adventure having choices to take enchanting & inviting off the trail ways weaving around the woods. After reading the reviews I had imagined that the tower would have been a further hike in but I reached it in the first 15 min of a slow pace. A wheel chair couldn't get to the tower but there is a paved path, I would imagine you would need some good muscles to push. 😉 I would visit again with my kids I believe they would enjoy this enchanting park in the middle of the city. Which didn't seem to phase the parks serenity and quiet. It's a smoke free park and dogs must be on a leash.

Very beautiful spot. The park was very clean and my favorite part was the tower which is very kid friendly and only a half a mile to hike. The climb up was safe and the views were spectacular!

Great park to have a wander. Keep your eyes out for Wildlife in the woods. We almost stepped on a Common Ribbon Snake! (Non Venomous!). Unfortunately the tower was closed but still great views.

This is the perfect Place for kids to play on the playground, picnic and take a hike. Beautiful here

Very beautiful and peaceful. Nice trails to walk and bicycle. Panoramic view of the lake from the tower which is a short hike from the parking area. Playground at parking area, my grand children loved it.

Nice trails right near downtown. The tower is definitely worth the hike, paved some of the way.

The walk to the tower wasn't bad at all. I would definitely say it's kid friendly. The view is absolutely gorgeous.

Beautiful place to go for a walk. The view from the top of the Tower is amazing!

Great place to hike and rc crawl great views as well

This park is definitely worth checking out if you're visiting Burlington, especially when the leaves are popping with color. We visited on October 17 and it was absolutely gorgeous. Wear sneakers with good grip or even hiking boots if you want to check out the tower. It's a very short but somewhat steep & rocky hike. The views at the top are not to be missed!

One sentence review: This place offers one of the best views for little effort you can get in Burlington.

The tower at this park is amazing, you get a gorgeous 360 degree view of the lake, the Adirondack and Green Mountains, and the farmland that lies between them. It's easy to lose track of time while here. The last time I went I was also pleasantly surprised to find the park more expansive too and it's just a joy to get out and walk around here. Free entertainment here cannot be beat.

Great park. Amazing views!

They need to plant more trees in the clearing where big trees have been cut down. I love this place. Go up the tower and see the lake. Glorious. Sled down the rear road with your family. A treasure!

It's a great quiet place to walk, see nature, and to climb up the tower to a beautiful veiw