The public is invited to enjoy WinterPlace, a new winter recreation area set up with an entrance at Hayford Field. WinterPlace, funded by a grant from AARP Vermont, is administered by Wilmington Works and executed by community volunteers.
Parking is available at the Old Twin Valley High School parking lot. Whenever there is sufficient snow, volunteers will stomp out short and long tracks that can be used for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or walking.
At all times, users are encouraged to get creative with using the park. (Some ideas include making snow sculptures or snow people, stomping out mazes or designs in the snow, adding illustrations and thoughts to the community chalkboard.)
In addition, the park is stocked with some shared equipment. Look in the baseball dugouts for clothing for dressing snow people, as well as for balls, snowshoes, and sleds. More items will be added this winter.
This story was written and reported by MacLean Gander, with reporting and research assistance from Lucas Sillers. It was edited by Jeff Potter. Our report is based heavily on information provided by three individuals involved in the antifa movement, initially in response to an email received by The Commons...
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