Photo Credit: Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department
The history of the Burlington Waterfront in Vermont dates to the early 1800s, but the Burlington Community Boathouse was built in 1988. Currently, it acts as the gateway from Lake Champlain to the historic downtown and Church Street, and is a main contributor in the ever-growing world of the city’s waterfront.
The boating community is heavily intertwined with the city; the waterfront-operations staff members are responsible for maintaining not only the relationship between residents but also visitors from other states and Canada.
The Lay Of The Land
One vital aspect of the operation is the on-site facilities. Seasonal and transient boaters have the advantage of a 105-slip marina, while 107 seasonal boaters utilize the Perkins Pier Marina and the 51 transient mooring field, which the availability of on-site amenities crucial. A designated Service Dock provides pump-out services as well as water for all boaters.