Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department
(802)254-5808
207 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
PO Box 513
Brattleboro.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: July 4 Facility Closures and Parking Notice – Living Memorial Park
Date: 6/29/2026
Brattleboro, VT — The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department would like to inform residents and visitors of temporary facility closures and traffic changes at Living Memorial Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in preparation for the evening’s festivities.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m., the Dog Park, Skatepark, and Kiwanis Shelter will be closed for the remainder of the day. The Pickleball Courts will remain open; however, there will be no parking available within Living Memorial Park after noon.
Parking & Traffic Updates:
- No parking will be permitted inside Living Memorial Park starting at 12:00 p.m.
- Guilford Street will become one-way beginning at approximately 4:00 p.m. This change may occur earlier depending on traffic conditions.
- Guilford Street will return to two-way traffic following the conclusion of the fireworks display.
Accessible Parking: Accessible parking will be available along Guilford Street near the left ballfield, with an additional 8–10 accessible spaces available at the Brattleboro Music Center.
Residents are encouraged to review the accessible parking map in advance.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation in helping ensure a safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebration for all.
For all programs, events, facility information, and more please visit our website at www.brattleboro.gov. Once you are on this page hover over the “Departments” tab on the blue horizontal bar. A new drop-down menu will appear and click “Recreation and Parks”. If there are special needs required for this program, please let us know by five days in advance. For more information call the Gibson-Aiken Office at 802-254-5808 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
