Parks and Recreation Department

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for operation of Town-owned parks and recreation programs and activities. Day-to-day maintenance of parks was transferred to the Department of Public Works in 2008. The Parks and Recreation Department works closely with the Parks and Recreation Committee, which serves as an advisor to the Department.

Town Swimming Pool (Lee Krohn photograph)

The Department runs a variety of programs for residents including a summer camp, school vacation camps and a senior citizen walking program. Many of the programs offered at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park are run by local not-for-profit organizations and volunteers. The Department also coordinates special events for the Town including the 4th of July celebration and a winter carnival that occurs in February. View program information and register for programs at the Department's separate program website. The most recent brochure can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

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Manchester owns three distinct Parks. View information about Manchester Parks & Recreation facilities.

There are countless other recreational opportunities in Manchester operated by other government entities or not-for-profits. View other recreation opportunities in Manchester.

June through October, on Thursdays between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park hosts the Manchester Farmers' Market. Come enjoy locally grown and produced foods and crafts!

Amy Herrmann serves as Parks and Recreation Director. She is responsible for the overall operation of the Parks and Recreation Department and its programs. Amy has worked at the Parks and Recreation Department since 2005. She has an undergraduate degree in recreation management from Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont and a masters degree in business administration from Colorado Technical University. She is an Army veteran, a USA Cycling BMX National Champion and a BMX World Championship Team Member in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007 through 2009. Amy can be contacted via emial at a.herrmann@manchester-vt.gov. 

Nancy Lewis serves as the Program Coordinator. She is responsible for program registration and implementation. Nancy started with the Parks and Recreation Department as the Camp Director in 2007. Nancy has been active with youth lacrosse and soccer in Vermont for over 15 years and has served on the boards of Equinox Valley Lacrosse Association, Equinox Valley Football, St. Michael's School and Island of Hope. She is current co-chair of the local Junior Instructional Ski Program (JISP) and is a ski and snowboard coach at Bromley Mountain. Before moving to Vermont in 1989 she worked in publishing and advertising in New York. She attended Mount Vernon College and Norwich University. Nancy can be contacted via email at n.lewis@manchester-vt.gov.