Andy “A-Dog” Williams Skatepark

A concrete plaza on Burlington’s waterfront in the Waterfront Access North zone, tied into the Burlington Greenway and lakefront bike path. The setting stays busy with riders and spectators, especially when the weather turns fair or on weekends; earlier sessions tend to stay mellower for newer skaters. Sight lines open toward Lake Champlain, which keeps the place feeling open even when the pads fill in. Terrain spans a substantial pool-coped bowl, a smaller learning bowl, a snake run, and mixed street-to-transition sections—enough range to treat it as a destination spot without feeling experimental. The park remembers Andy Williams, a DJ and skater who helped anchor the local scene. There is bike parking and a water fountain on site. Driving visitors lean on a mix of free and paid lots plus curb parking nearby—give yourself a minute to read posted limits. On foot, Waterfront Park sits roughly a couple of hundred meters away; heading north on the path lands you near a dog park after a short stroll. ECHO Leahy Center is about the same short walk for families mixing skating with a museum stop, and Foam Brewers plus Farmers and Foragers Dockside are easy refuel options right along the water. Hours and policies can shift seasonally; double-check signage or the city’s current posting rather than relying solely on third-party summaries.