Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Few parks or trails are on the map in Simsbury Center
The biggest trail networks: Belden Forest (1.6 mi). 10% of Simsbury Center’s land is conserved, about 309 acres. 153 acres are parks and preserves, 25 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Belden Forest, with 1.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Grimes Brook Open Space (5 Parcels)
Town Open Space (5 Parcels)
All 7 parks & preserves
309 conserved acres
10% of Simsbury Center’s land. Who manages Simsbury Center’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 32 of 38 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 169 | Unknown |
| Hopmeadow Cc Local Park | Town or city | 71 | Open |
| Belden Forest Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 40 | Open |
| Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 14 | Open |
| Town Open Space (5 Parcels) Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Schultz Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Drake Hill Park Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
| Simsbury Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 3 | Unknown |
7 places to go in Simsbury Center
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
5 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
4 lakes & rivers
7.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Simsbury Center: April to September
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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 39 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
February is the driest month (3.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 5.3 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Simsbury Center →
Simsbury Center and its neighbors
Simsbury Center has the second most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury Center | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Simsbury | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Weatogue | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Simsbury Center
Where can I hike in Simsbury Center?
The longest trail networks: Belden Forest, 1.6 miles; Memorial Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Simsbury Center’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Belden Forest. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Simsbury Center?
7.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.1 of painted or protected lanes and 5.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Simsbury Center?
13,126 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Simsbury Center or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 153 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Simsbury Center neighbors.
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 →