Bethel VT Recreation Center

10/13/2026

📣BETHEL RECREATION CENTER CLOSURE 10/13-10/15📣

The entrance to the Recreation Area will be closed Tuesday, October 13th thru Thursday, October 15th, as we are installing new concrete for the entrance as part of the sidewalk project. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

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10/10/2026

Sending a huge thank you to Duffy & Linda Orr for leaf blowing the Wildcat Ridge Trail! This process took them about two hours. A+ community members ❤️🍂🍁🥾🚲

Also, as always, thank you to Chris Fors for clearing fallen trees, trimming overgrown areas, and fulfilling other trail maintenance requirements!

If you want to help maintain your local mountain biking and hiking trails, come to the 2nd Bethel Trail Clean-Up Day on October 17th!

10/03/2026

The Bethel Forward Fest 5K was a success! Sending a big thank you to everyone who volunteered & everyone who ran/walked! Also, thank you for the prize donations Babes Bar, Mills Hardware, Something Wonderful, & Bethel Village Sandwich Shop!

ADULT RESULTS
1st: Mark E. (21:28)
2nd: John M. (23:00)
3rd: Erica M. (23:24)

KID RESULTS
1st: George R. (19:00)
2nd: Liam W. (21:17)
3rd: Asher W. (21:55)

09/26/2026

HIYA! WE'RE ONE WEEK FROM THE FORWARD FESTIVAL 5K!

INFORMATION:
- Saturday, October 3rd
- Bethel Recreation Center (115 Pleasant St.)
- Registration is between 7:30AM & 8:30AM (no pre-registration option)
- Race begins at 9AM
- CASH ONLY (Adults (18+): $20, Ages 10-17: $10, Under 10: FREE!)
- Race route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3532505764407842682 (Start @ Bethel Rec Center, up Sand Hill, down Sand Hill, Peavine to Main St, up Main St, up Church St, back to the Bethel Rec Center)
- More information here: Forward Festival 5K Race!

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09/14/2026

BETHEL SKATEPARK CLOSURE 9/15-9/17

The skatepark will be closed for resealing from Tuesday (9/15) to Thursday (9/17). Please respect this closure; this resealing will help to maintain the park for years to come.

If you're looking for something else to do, hit up the hiking and mountain biking trails behind the skatepark!

09/08/2026

For all you Strava folks, check out the exact route for the Forward Festival 5K: https://www.strava.com/routes/3532505764407842682

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