Protected Places: Mills Riverside Park
November 04, 2009
Mills Riverside Park in Jericho is enjoyed year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, and local community events. The park, located off Route 15, includes 216 acres of open meadows and forested hillside.Established in 1999 by the Jericho-Underhill Land Trust, the park preserves one of the most beautiful vistas of Mount Mansfield, a view that has been treasured by residents for more than two centuries.On any given day at the park you’ll find parents pushing strollers, kids playing football, and neighbors strolling wooded trails. Mills Riverside Park is also a popular spot for pet owners and includes an “off-leash” area where dogs can run and play.
Mills Riverside Park in Jericho is enjoyed year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, and local community events. The park, located off Route 15, includes 216 acres of open meadows and forested hillside.Established in 1999 by the Jericho-Underhill Land Trust, the park preserves one of the most beautiful vistas of Mount Mansfield, a view that has been treasured by residents for more than two centuries.On any given day at the park you’ll find parents pushing strollers, kids playing football, and neighbors strolling wooded trails. Mills Riverside Park is also a popular spot for pet owners and includes an “off-leash” area where dogs can run and play.
elvira pajarola
Posted at 11:09h, 05 NovemberMARVELLOUS….BEAUTIFUL…..one would love to put the walking shoes on and just go ahead….!
Probably the temperature is pretty cool, no?
have a beautiful day
elvira from Tuscany
Erica Houskeeper
Posted at 16:54h, 05 NovemberThanks Elvira. Yes, it’s feeling a little chilly here these days! Winter is definitely on its way. Mills Riverside Park is wonderful in the winter, and it’s nice to see people take advantage of this beautiful spot all year long.
NCmountainwoman
Posted at 16:04h, 06 NovemberWhat a wonderful place. We treasure the protected areas around us.