Winooski, Vermont

About Winooski

Winooski, VT is a close-knit town located in northwestern Vermont with an estimated population of 8,370. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Vermont.

Winooski holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.38 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,065 residents per square mile.

📰 Winooski News Today

• 64 Saint Peter St Unit A, Winooski, VT 05404 Realtor.com · Oct 6
• What happened when a tiny school district refused to ‘bend the knee’ to Trump and ICE The Guardian · Jun 3
• Robert "Bob" Decarreau Obituary (2026) - Winooski, VT - LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Winooski Legacy | Obituary · Oct 5
• VTrans seeks new owner for historic Burlington-Winooski Bridge ahead of replacement WCAX · Sep 22
• Mt. Abraham Boys Varsity Soccer @ Winooski MaxPreps · Oct 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Winooski Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Vermont (#5 statewide).
• The only place in America named Winooski — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Vermont, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,370.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Winooski

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Winooski

• Al's French Frys — american
• Athens Diner — diner
• Blossom Whole Food Kitchen and Catering — regional
• Bluebird Barbecue — barbecue
• Burger Bar — burger
• Chicken Charlie's — chicken
• Despacito — american
• Donwoori — korean
• Folino's Pizza — pizza
• Jin Chinese — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Fleming Museum of Art · Museum
• Spare Time · Arcade
• Vermont National Guard Library & Museum · Museum
• Zachary's · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Winooski

• Centennial Woods Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Gilbrook Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Saint Michael's College Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Sunny Hollow Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Tommy Thompson Community Garden reviews ★
• Bayside Park reviews ★
• Casavant Field reviews ★
• Casavant Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Community Garden Park reviews ★
• Essex Overlook reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Jaycee Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Winooski

• Colchester High School
• Colchester Middle School
• J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
• Malletts Bay School
• Union Memorial School
• Winooski High School
• Winooski Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Winooski

🏘️ Nearby Communities