Mayes Landing

USE CAUTION IF VISITING PARK – SIGNIFICANT RIVER BANK EROSION HAS OCCURRED AND THE WINOOSKI RIVER IS STILL RUNNING HIGH AND FAST. 

January 19, 2024 Update: The rain and snowmelt on 12/18 & 12/19 caused the Winooski River to reach major flood stage for the second time in the last five months, again causing erosion and damage to trails. Please use caution on trails near river edge as erosion and undercutting of the river bank is occurring. The Winooski River remains high and moving swiftly for this time of year. This flood event left more silt and mud along with pools of standing water on some trails – please use caution as trail surfaces may be more uneven and icy.


Mayes Landing

Mayes Landing is accessible by bike or foot from the Burlington Bike Path. Opened to the public on July 16th 2001, Mayes Landing is bordered by the Winooski River and the northern terminus of the Burlington Bike Path. Picnic tables on a grassy spot are surrounded by wildflowers and tall shade trees.

The mouth of The Winooski River emptying into Lake Champlain. The bridge connects Mayes Landing (on the left) to Delta Park (on the right).

Mayes Landing is adjacent to one of Vermont’s most productive wetlands, so bring binoculars and enjoy the wildlife. You may see great blue herons, kingfisher, beaver and river otter. It is also an opportunity to see swamp white oaks.

From Mayes Landing you can bike or walk to Delta Park by way of the bike bridge over the Winooski River.