South Allis Park Spring, Brookfield, VT

## Overview South Allis Park Spring is a public drinking spring located along Route 12 in the town of Brookfield, Vermont, within Orange County. Nestled in a wooded area on the east side of the road, this roadside spring has been serving locals and travelers since at least 1981, when its cement storage tank was installed. Spring water is pumped from the pine tree-covered hillside to the east through a PVC tube into a cement storage tank dated 1981. The tank is topped with a green-painted plywood cover. A steel pipe extends from the south side of the tank, providing a steady flow of water at approximately one gallon per minute. Slate rocks are stacked beneath the pipe at a convenient height for filling large containers such as 4- to 5-gallon carboys. A posted sign from the State of Vermont notes that the state "can't guarantee the quality and availability of water." A second, homemade sign reads "HELP keep this area clean," reflecting the community stewardship that keeps this spring accessible. The spring is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. ## Directions The spring is located on the east side of Route 12, in the woods just north of the junction of Route 12, West Brookfield Road, and Lower Maloney Road. 1. **From Randolph, VT:** Head north on Route 12 for approximately 7 miles. Watch for a small pulloff on the east (right) side of the road just north of the intersection with West Brookfield Road and Lower Maloney Road. 2. **From Montpelier, VT:** Head south on Route 12 for approximately 20 miles. The pulloff will be on the east (left) side of the road. 3. **At the pulloff:** Look for a cement holding container with a distinctive green plywood cover set back in the trees. The spring pipe extends from the south side of the tank. **GPS Coordinates:** 44.014904, -72.658791 ## What to Expect South Allis Park Spring is a simple, no-frills roadside water source. The surrounding area is shaded by pine trees, giving it a quiet, secluded feel despite its proximity to Route 12. The setup is straightforward — a cement tank with a steel outflow pipe — and the slate rock platform beneath the pipe makes it easy to position jugs and carboys for filling. With a flow rate of roughly one gallon per minute, plan for a short wait if you're filling multiple large containers. The spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by the local community, though the State of Vermont does not guarantee water quality or availability, as noted on the posted signage. The pulloff area is small, so parking is limited to one or two vehicles. The spring is accessible year-round, but visitors should be aware that Vermont winters may affect road conditions and water flow. There are no restrooms or other facilities at the site — just the spring and the surrounding woods. Please help keep the area clean, as the community relies on visitors to maintain this shared resource.