Help needed for city hall park planning

Help us improve City Hall Park!

For the past two years, the BBA has focused its attention on working with the city to make improvements to City Hall Park.  Recently the BBA partnered with Burlington City Arts and others to procure a $50,000 “Our Town” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Now, the first steps in utilizing those funds are underway.  A Facebook page, Imagine City Hall Park, keeps people updated about park happenings and outlines a detailed list of objectives that BCA and its partners hope to accomplish. “Our goal is to bring back a balance to city park… and to create greater comfort and security for all,” the website states.

One of the 6 objectives is engaging citizens in meaningful dialog about the park. Do this, the BCA and its partners are asking for input from the citizens of Burlington.  They want to know what you love about City Hall Park and what changes you would like to see made.   

To help in this important beginning step, take a brief survey here.

“City Hall Park is one of the most under-realized resources in Burlington – it is a center of discourse (and yes sometimes discord), social engagement, economic vitality and sheer fun - and this grant will allow us to re-vision the forgotten jewel in our midst.” BCA Executive Director Doreen Kraft.

“Merchants Bank is pleased to be partnering in this important initiative. City Hall Park is our community’s town square.” Tom Leavitt, Executive Vice President, Merchants Bank. 

“Green space is essential to Burlington and its downtown. Thanks to this NEA grant we will work together to create a beautiful, useful green space at City Hall Park.  A space for all of Burlington to share and enjoy.” Kelly Devine, Executive Director, Burlington Business Association.