The Middlesex Recreation Department is primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the town’s recreational areas: Walter Kelley Park, the tennis courts, and recreational fields. The courts and fields are located adjacent to Rumney School.
The recreation director coordinates a periodic bidding process to assist the Select Board in the selection of a contractor to oversee the maintenance (mowing, trimming, and brush hogging of the town’s recreation fields and parks.
The recreation director oversees setup of the baseball and soccer fields to support those activities. The recreation director also coordinates with the Rumney School Athletic Director to ensure the fields and equipment are in good order. The recreation director assists running occasional events, such as the popular grade 1-2 soccer jamboree, which the School has hosted for several years.
The recreation director is currently assisting with a grant project that seeks to add river access and other amenities to the Walter Kelley Park. Walter Kelley Park is located at the end of Welch Park Drive, the riverfront property on the Winooski River just beyond the town's main Fire Station: 55 Welch Park Drive, Middlesex, VT 05602.
The recreation director is also working with community members to raise funds and rehabilitate the town basketball and tennis courts.
Middlesex Developed Recreation
The major developed recreational area in Middlesex is located at the Wrightsville Beach and boat launch. Facilities include a swimming beach, picnic tables and shelters, grills, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals, fishing, hiking trails and an 18-hole disc golf course. Pit bathrooms are maintained, drinking water and a limited selection of snacks and cold beverages are available during the park season. The picnic shelters, which are suitable for large groups, can be reserved.
Spots along the North Branch and Winooski Rivers are good for swimming, fishing, and paddling.
The Middlesex Trails Committee continues to map some of the town’s many public trails.
The Town owns and maintains the recreation field, tennis and basketball courts adjacent to Rumney School.
The Middlesex Historical Society offers this free itinerary for a self-guided Backroads Bicycle/Automobile Tour of Middlesex
The snowmobile trail system in Vermont is operated by the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST). The majority of the VAST trail mileage in Middlesex is located on private land. Permission has been obtained by VAST for snowmobiles to use these trails during the designated snowmobile season of December 15th to April 1st.