Portal:About the Park
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History
The Jericho Underhill Land Trust (JULT) purchased the land now known as Mills Riverside Park on July 14th,1999 through a grant writing and fundraising effort. JULT donated a conservation easement at this time to the Vermont Land Trust thereby ensuring the permanent protection of this scenic land with sensitive wildlife habitats and extraordinary recreational opportunities. Ownership of the park was transferred to the Jericho Underhill Park District (JUPD) on February 24, 2000 following the creation of this two-town municipal entity. The Jericho Underhill Park District owns Mills Riverside Park and the Board of Trustees (LINK) are responsible for its management.
Property Description
A stunning view of Mt. Mansfield forms the background of Mills Riverside Park. This scenic vista is preceded by broad open meadow and is sharply defined by forested South Hill. The property consists of 216 acres of land with the majority in Jericho. The Browns River forms a natural boundary on the north side of the property. A rustic covered bridge spans the river and helps create the inviting entrance. A natural spring fed pond is centrally located within the open meadow
A trail network guides the park visitor through open meadow and forested hillside. Several looping trails make up this 6 mile network.
Directly adjacent to Mills Riverside Park are two large community schools and a public library. As a result, this property is ideally located as a community resource for recreation, education and wildlife viewing.
