Outdoors & Recreation

  • A rural scene with a barn, a large shed, and a field surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

    Atkins Field

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    100 Granite St.

    Atkins Field hosts the Hardwick Farmers Market, Hardwick Community Gardens and Orchard, and a Vermont Association of Snow Travelers trail connecting to its statewide network. Atkins Field is owned and managed by the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE).

  • A simple green line drawing of a landscape with hills, trees, and a sun or moon, with the words 'Hardwick Trails' written across the scene.

    Hardwick Trails

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    126 Hazen Union Dr.

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    6 miles of multi-use trails for non-motorized outdoor activities. Parking and trailhead located at Hazen Union Highschool.

  • Caspian Beach Greensboro

    Caspian Beach

    125 Beach Road, Greensboro

    A free public beach for swimming, boating, picnics, and more. Public bathrooms, picnic tables, & grills.

  • Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Logo

    Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

    Creamery Rd. parking

    (802) 917-2458

    These trails are all-season, multi-purpose recreation and transportation corridors that connect different parts of Vermont through downtowns and villages, rural lands, and natural habitats.

  • Logo for Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) with a snowmobile and a person riding it.

    VAST Trails

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    Wolcott St. Access

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    Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) maintains a system of groomed trails for snowmobile use in Hardwick, Cabot, Woodbury, Greensboro, Craftsbury, Worcester, and Wolcott. Vehicle and trailer parking with access to the VAST trails on Wolcott St.

  • Map of a fitness trail at Hardwick Trails, showing various workout stations labeled sit-up, vault-over, arm walk, body pull, hip-flex/push-off, heel flex, and a black cabin. The trail is marked in purple with steep sections indicated by red exclamation marks. Distance is 0.55 miles with a difficulty note. An inset photo shows a structure labeled Hazen Union.

    Marlene Clark Fitness Loop

    126 Hazen Union Dr.

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    Stretch, strengthen and boost your cardio while traversing this 1/3 mile hilly Wooded Trail starting at the log cabin. Challenge yourself at six fitness stations along the way making for a perfect circuit training opportunity

  • An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under large trees, with overcast sky and surrounding greenery.

    Idle Hour Park

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    79 N. Main St

    A great place to read a book, eat lunch with a friend, or just watch the world go by. Free wi-fi. Once the site of the storied Idle-Hour movie theater (1923 -1977).

  • A backyard with green grass, trees, and bushes. There are two wooden benches, one with a backrest, and a wooden walkway. A red house with a window AC unit is on the left side.

    Peace Park

    34 S. Main St.

    Created in 1984, this is a lovely spot with multiple picnic table from which to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Lamoille River. Weekly community meals in the summer by The Civic Standard

  • A well-maintained graveyard with flagpoles, stylized memorial, and lush green trees under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Memorial Park

    Corner of Church St. & N. Main St.

    A quiet place to rest and reflect, this park was dedicated after World War II to the memory of Hardwick’s Veterans. An LVRT “pause place” has now been established beside the park.

  • A park with green grass, several trees, and a cloudy sky overhead. Two benches are visible in the foreground, and there are houses and parked cars on a street in the background.

    St. Norbert Garden

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    Corner of S. Main & Upper Cherry Sts.

    Granite benches, flowers and trees, and historical significance as the site of the original St. Norbert Church.

  • A playground with climbing structures, swings, and benches, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky with overcast weather.

    HES Playground & Ball Fields

    135 S. Main St.

    (802) 472-5411

    Playground and ballfields located directly behind Hardwick Elementary School. Available for public use during non-school hours.

  • Empty sports field with a grassy field, goalposts, and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Hazen Union Athletic Facilities

    126 Hazen Union Dr.

    (802) 472-6511

    Two large fields, four tennis courts, two baseball diamonds, and more at the Hazen Union School campus. Open to the public during non-school hours.

  • An empty playground with a slide, climbing structure, and a climbing wall, surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.

    Mackville Pond Recreation Area

    Mackville Road

    The recreation area includes a playground, picnic sites with picnic tables and grills, and a large grassy play area.

  • A peaceful lakeside scene with trees, grass, and a wooden bench in a forest near a calm lake with trees and hills in the background.

    Hardwick Lake

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    Rt 14 boat launch or Hardwick Trails

    A popular spot for fishing, birding, and picnicking with scenic views. You can reach it by following Shepard’s Trail and/or Wild West trails to Wayne’s Way via Hardwick Trails or at the boat launch on Rt 14.