The LaPlatte Nature Park is comprised of about 145 acres of town-owned open space that supports many forms of passive recreation. The trails meander through a field still managed for hay and travel through the woods and alongside the LaPlatte River.

Trails may be used for walking, running, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing. In the meadow near the post office, a hill serves as a popular sledding hill in the winter. The community gardens are located in the Park off LaPlatte Circle, and they offer an ideal location to park your car before heading out for a trail walk. Parking is also available at the north end of the park in the Shelburne Shopping Park. There is a trailhead located behind the Shelburne Supermarket. Limited parking is also available along Falls Road. Accessible parking is located at the south entrance off Falls Road near the Falls Overlook. A sign notes the entrance near the bridge on Falls Road.

From Burlington and points north of Shelburne, take Route 7 south into the Town of Shelburne. At the light in the center of the village, turn left onto Falls Road; go past the Shelburne Supermarket Shopping Center, and look for the meadow on your left. Go past the Post Office and turn left onto LaPlatte Circle. Parking is available at the community gardens.

Traveling from south of Shelburne, follow Route 7 North to the traffic light just south of the Shelburne Museum. Turn right onto Marsett Road. Follow Marsett to a four-way stop and turn left onto Falls Road.