Recreation Committee
Meets TBD
Join the Greater Richmond Recreation Committee
The Richmond Recreation Committee seeks new members to provide the community with diverse recreational activities for all ages. The current committee has created a community recreation website that lists recreation activities in the three communities, have purchased snowshoes available on loan at the Richmond Free Library, held a green up cleanup day at Volunteers Green, wrote grants, purchased lawn games available at town events, and collaborated with committees that have recreation priorities (Trails, 3 Parks, and ARPA committee).
If you would like to know more about the committee’s work check out the agenda and minutes and current work plan on the Richmond website. The Richmond Selectboard approves all members. Please contact Duncan Wardwell for an application or questions at dwardwell@richmondvt.gov .
Hope you can help keep the momentum going, as there are new recreational opportunities coming up in the future!
RECREATION COMMITTEE HISTORY
PARK USE FORM
The Recreation Committee is comprised of members from Richmond, Huntington, and Bolton. Our work is guided by the 2018 Town Report and we use it to determine areas of community importance to focus on. We also explore what other recreation departments are doing in the state and nationally to keep communities mentally and physically well in rural areas.
We provide support for events and programs and offer partnership to local groups and organizations. We also seek collaboration with other town committees that impact recreation users. For example, in partnership with the Richmond Free Library, we have made free snowshoe rentals available to the three communities.
We love to hear input from community members about areas of recreation that they are passionate about or ways we can better serve the community. You may submit questions, comments, or concerns to dwardwell@richmondvt.gov
Please see below for the committee mission, vision, goals, and current work plan.
Recreation Committee Members
Minimum of 5 members. Richmond Residents – three 3-year terms, two 2-year terms.
| Members | Term Start | Term End | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | 2023 | 2026 | Appointment |
| Mark Fausel | 2022 | 2025 | Appointment |
| VACANT | 2022 | 2025 | Appointment |
| VACANT | 2024 | 2026 | Appointment |
| VACANT | 2024 | 2026 | Appointment |
Upcoming Meetings
Access upcoming meeting documents by clicking on the meeting.
Meeting Calendar
Park Use Form
Park Use
Town of Richmond Park Use & Field Reservation Application - Please include reservation fee made out to “Town of Richmond” with application. Please submit the application at least fourteen (14) days in advance of request date to receive a receipt. An approved application only ensures the reservation of a specific field if stated, otherwise all fields are first come, first serve. Contact the Assistant to the Town Manager, Duncan Wardwell (dwardwell@richmondvt.gov, 802-336-2092), for questions regarding dates/applications or for on the day of the event.
PARK USE FORM (.pdf) PARK USE FORM (online form)
Town of Richmond Field Use Rules
Volunteers Green Key Map
Park Access Policy
2012 Municipal Park Ordinance amended
PARK USE & VG RESERVATION CALENDAR - Shows groups/ persons reserving Volunteers Green fields, Bandstand, Concession Stand or Browns Court.
Vision & Mission Statement
Vision Statement
To provide community members with boundless opportunities to spend their leisure time.
Mission Statement
We serve the Communities of Richmond, Huntington, and Bolton by overseeing and designing a variety of diverse recreational programs accessible to all residents. These programs shall enhance community cooperation and resilience, and encourage active mind, body and spirit.
Regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month.
Summer 2021 Greater Richmond Recreation Survey Results Report: Greater Richmond Recreation Survey Summary
Goals
- Improve access to a variety of recreational activities that promote wellbeing through increasing awareness of opportunities in the Richmond, Bolton, and Huntington community.
- Promote collaboration in offerings to the community in addressing the health related social needs of a diverse population.
- Increase community engagement by designing positive, cost-effective programs for all residents that promote wellbeing and resiliency.
- Guide the creation and management of aesthetically pleasing, safe, healthful, and enjoyable public areas in Richmond, Bolton, and Huntington