Special notice – Effective immediately
The Lake Parker Association mailing address has changed to:
Lake Parker Association
P.O. Box 157
Glover, VT 05839-0157
Please use this for any mailed correspondence. Thank you.
Walking Path Update:
The Lake Parker Association is very proud to announce that the walking path is once again passable and ready for hikers.
The July 2023 flooding was responsible for closing the walking path with much water damage including taking out the largest bridge, as well as others, leaving the trail impassable. With unbelievable help from a couple dedicated LPA members and a piece of heavy equipment the bridge has been raised spanning the widened stream. New floor decking as well as ramps on each end have been added to the bridge that now sits 5 ½ feet above the stream bed.
On Saturday morning August 24, 2024 thirteen LPA volunteers gathered to put some needed TLC into maintenance of the walking path. The entry on the south end off Parker Road has always been very muddy throughout the year. These volunteers helped to spread 4 yards of crushed rocks (10,000 lbs.) by wheelbarrow as well as situating donated wooden dock sections to keep hikers out of the mud. All other bridges or walkways were secured and leveled by theses volunteers. Snowmobile tracks were fastened to those very slippery bridges and as we can get these tracks more will be fastened on walkways and bog bridges in the future. Volunteers worked very hard with chainsaws and weed whackers to remove down trees and cut grass and weeds that had seen no attention in over a year. Although the trail is still wet in sections, we are happy that it is OPEN to hiking once again.
I want to thank all the volunteers that gave so unselfishly of their time and talent while getting dirty. Thanks go to Art Greenbaum, Joe Little, Peggy Day Gibson, Linda Pierce, Gordon Reed, Ken Kasz, Bob & Parker Saunders, Steve Cutler, Sarah Damsel & family, and myself. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Steve Cutler whose talent, commitment, and endless energy made this bridge project possible.
We are very fortunate to have such caring people in our Lake Parker Community.
With thanks and respect,
Tim Plastridge, Recreation Committee Chairperson
Learn about our successful Phragmites project here
Read about reviving the Boat Socials on Lake Parker here
For more happenings around the lake, visit our News Page.
Spring 2023
President’s Welcome | Brenda Plastridge
President’s Welcome – On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors we hope that you and your family are well. It will not be long before summer arrives and we enjoy boating, paddling, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and participating in all sorts of outdoor activities at the lake. LPA has several ongoing lake protection projects that will enhance our enjoyment of the time spent on, in, and around the lake. It is the support and encouragement of the membership that allows us to move forward with initiatives and strengthen our commitment to be good stewards of this wonderful lake. The membership form is attached to this newsletter if you have not paid dues for 2023. Remember the membership is now by calendar year, January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023. Lastly, I would like to thank those that have made donations with their dues this year and last year to the Phragmites project and other donations to use as needed. LPA cannot begin to thank you enough.
Welcome to Lake Parker, a hidden gem, located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont with so much to do year-round. Whether you swim, fish, hike, bike, ski, snowmobile, or just enjoy the outdoors, Lake Parker has so much to do. The Lake Parker Association, as its principal steward, works to preserve the lake’s pristine beauty by promoting programs and educating its members about lake protection. We also sponsor recreational and social events for its members.
Whether you’re a full-time resident, a vacation home owner or visitor to our beautiful lake, we hope our website helps you learn more about our lake and the surrounding area. Be sure to check out:
- Information about fishing and boating
- The abundance of non-lake activities and attractions in the area
- Feast your eyes on our Photo Gallery
- Visit our Walking Path
- Upcoming Events on the calendar
Enjoy and hope to see you on the Lake.
The LPA Board of Directors
