History:
In 1899 John E. Hubbard gave the City of Montpelier a gift of 125 acres, since then several other parcels have been added to the park, including 50 acres was given by "Bud" Heney and his family. Hubbard Park now has 185 acres and has roughly 7 miles of hiking and skiing trails, numerous picnic areas, a soccer and ball field, a small pond, a sledding hill, and a 54 foot observation tower.
Hubbard Park has several impressive stands of white pine, red pine and hemlock. The center area is a designated natural area. In certain areas of the park, notably near the tower, can be found majestic red oaks, even more remarkable given they are on the northern edge of their range. A range of habitats can be found including meadows, softwood and hardwood stands, swamps and thickets.
The tower is 52 feet tall at the highest point. It was built by the CCC and others. A new 65-step steel staircase winds around the inside. The staircase was installed by the city of Montpelier a few years ago when they repaired and upgraded the tower.