About The Burlington Park

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Burlington Park, located off Highway 22 at the eastern edge of Burlington  in southeastern Carroll County, is a thirty-acre, modern park with numerous facilities.  It includes playground equipment, the Lilly Building, the Community Building, three lighted ball diamonds with bleachers as well as basketball and tennis courts, paved walking trail, and a wooded nature area.

Two picnic shelters with tables, park benches, and a large playground are also available along with restrooms.  Community buildings are also available for public meetings and for rent for private parties.

The Burlington Community Club has been instrumental in the evolution of this park since 1974 when the town and township bought the first tract of land.  The Park is jointly owned by the town and township and is governed by a Park Board of representatives from each entity.  The Burlington Kiwanis helped with the provision of picnic tables and playground equipment.

The Lilly Building features:
  • Renovated kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible Bathroom
  • Heat (No A/C)
  • 475 Maximum Person Capacity
The Community Building features:
  • Kitchenette
  • Stage Area
  • Handicap Parking and Amenities
  • Tables/Chairs Provided
  • Heating/Air Conditioned
  • 300 Maximum Seating Capacity

Rental Price:  $200.00 per day with a damage deposit of $100.

The Lilly Building is used for indoor booth space during the Burlington Fall Festival and is available to rent for large gatherings such as auction sales.  It also contains kitchen facilities.

The park is home to the Fall Festival sponsored by the Burlington Community Club.  Part of the extensive park grounds includes outdoor electrical hook-ups to accommodate booths at the Festival and other outdoor events.
Park Board
  • Park Superintendent:  Mike Mann
  • Township Board Members:  John Conn, Daniel Stephens, James Friedline, Ross Salts
  • Town Board Members:  James Rich, Charles Barnard, Doug Powlen, Shawn Keihn
    • Officers:  President:  John Conn
      Secretary:  James Rich  
The Park Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Building at the park.
Rental Info for Community Building & Lilly Building
  • Contact Dick Richardson at (574) 702-1150 for reservation and rental information.
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Park Projects

Several entities have worked together to make improvements to the Community Building at the Burlington Park.  These improvements have been accomplished over the past several years.  The interior of the building was redesigned with new capet tiles, lighting and overall look, to be more modern and open.  Kitchen rennovations were completed with new flooring, cabinetry and appliances.  The exterior of the building has received a new roof and siding. 

Burlington Township, Burlington Joint Park Board, Town of Burlington, Burlington Community Club and Building a Better Burlington, Inc., have been involved in providing financial assistance for these changes.

Grants from the Carroll County Community Foundation and Carroll White REMC Operation Round Up grants have also been utilized during these important improvements.

Park News

Dog Park
2014 - The park features a special area for dogs of all sizes.  The dog park was installed in the spring and features an area for large dogs and one for smaller dogs.  If you visit the dog park, please bring plastic bags to pick up after your dog.

Playground Equipment

New playground equipment was installed in 2012.  This equipment was made possible through donations from the Burlington Kiwanis, Burlington Township Trustee, and a grant from the Carroll County Community Foundation.  This equipment includes two slides, two climbing aparatuses, and an adult swing.

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About Our Parks
The Burlington Community Park Board meets monthly with the tasks of maintaining the park and making improvements.   The park is a joint effort between the Town of Burlington and Burlington Township.  The Park Board is comprised of members representing both the town and township.