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A closer look at Manchester ’ s most prominent athletic attractions

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A closer look at Manchester ’ s most prominent athletic attractions

Dana L . Thompson Memorial Park
340 Rec Park Road Manchester , VT 05255
The Dana L . Thompson Memorial Park is located north of Manchester ’ s bustling town center off of Bonnet Street . It encompasses 95 acres , and features a 6-lane swimming pool , three baseball diamonds , the multipurpose athletic fields at Applejack Stadium , a brand-new running track , outdoor basketball courts , tennis courts , pickleball courts , and an expertlydesigned skateboard park . The park is open daily until 10PM and hosts a broad assortment of high-profile athletic events and community programs at its spectacular facilities .
Applejack Stadium
( Located on the grounds of Dana L . Thompson Memorial Park )
The crown Jewel of Dana L . Thompson Memorial Park is Applejack Stadium . Widely regarded as the finest natural grass playing surface in the State of Vermont , it features a historic grandstand that was originally
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