China Creek Park
Park
115 acres1.7 mi of trail
The Long TrailOak Woodland LoopNorth Pond Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Centerville
Few parks or trails are on the map in Centerville
The biggest trail networks: China Creek Park (1.7 mi). 5% of Centerville’s land is conserved, about 235 acres. 130 acres are parks and preserves, 525 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
235 acres · of 8.1 sq mi of land
Trails
7.5 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
130 ac
525 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
46%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is China Creek Park, with 1.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
235 conserved acres
5% of Centerville’s land. Who manages Centerville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County125 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits89 ac
Regional agency21 ac
Local Park · 119 acAgricultural Easement · 89 acLocal Historic or Cultural Area · 21 acLocal Recreation Area · 6 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 89 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Creek Park Local Park | County | 113 | Open |
| Sanger Cemetery Local Historic or Cultural Area | Regional agency | 21 | Open |
| Kings river Access Park Local Recreation Area | County | 6 | Open |
| Kings River Green Belt Park Local Park | County | 6 | Open |
Trails & water
4 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
The Long Trail0.6 mi
Oak Woodland Loop0.3 mi
The Short Trail0.2 mi
North Pond Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Centerville: April and May
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 14.4 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.7 |
| High (°F) | 57 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 84 | 93 | 99 | 98 | 92 | 81 | 67 | 57 |
| Rain (in) | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and the warmest (highs of 99 °F). 2.3 inches fall in January, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 99 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Centerville →
Questions about parks and trails in Centerville
Where can I hike in Centerville?
The longest trail networks: China Creek Park, 1.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Centerville’s trails?
China Creek Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Centerville?
3,196 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Centerville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 130 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Centerville neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →