New Pathways for the Park!
Pribble Excavating LLC began construction September 13th on an accessibility project designed to make exploring and enjoying the park easier and safer for visitors. When completed, pathways made from porous materials poured over a base of stones will enter the park from Main Street, leading to picnic table seating areas and the Memorial Garden. In an effort to improve the ice skating experience, the lawn where the rink is assembled has been leveled using sod and dirt that was excavated to form the paths.
PLEASE STAY OFF THE PATHWAYS AND LAWN UNTIL THE YELLOW CAUTION TAPE IS REMOVED, AND REMIND OTHERS TO DO THE SAME UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED.
Thank you!
PAST EVENTS
2025 Summer Concert Series
Thursdays at 7pm, Jul 10 - Aug 14
Spend a beautiful summer evening on Ballard Park’s grassy hillside overlooking Lake Champlain listening to FREE concerts in the Pavilion by some of the finest musicians from the Adirondacks, Lake Champlain region, New England, and Quebec.
Picnicking is encouraged! Food for purchase from Winton’s 1898 Tavern is served from the park’s Warming Hut at the corner of Main Street and Washington Street. Bring blankets or low chairs for seating across our hillside, and participate in a voluntary raffle that raises funds for the park and earns the winner a prize.
We look forward to seeing you on the hill!
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 9 at 6pm
Adirondack Regional Theatre presents a free performance of William Shakespeare’s enchanting A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Ballard Park. Family-friendly and inclusive, ART’s 90-minute adaptation by director Mason Barber ensures that all ages will enjoy the rollicking story of four Athenian lovers, a fairy kingdom, and a group of amateur actors, all intertwined by magic and mistaken identities.
Adirondack Regional Theatre, a multi-generational community theatre company based in Plattsburgh, is committed to delivering top-notch theatrical performances. Since its beginnings in 2000, ART has been a staple of North Country summers, performing outdoors in Plattsburgh’s Lions Club Band Shell, at the foot of MacDonough Monument on the banks of the Saranac River, at Clinton Community College, The Strand, and more. An estimated 125,000 North Country residents have enjoyed ART’s productions over the years.
Game Nights
Come play in Ballard Park with neighbors and friends of all ages! Try out your tossing skills with Cornhole, hone your Badminton and Bocce abilities, join the Kan Jam Disc Toss, lose yourself in Bananagrams, and more. Bring your favorite game and invite a new pal to join you.