Great Oak Park
Nature preserve
32 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Tashua
Few parks or trails are on the map in Tashua
The biggest trail networks: Great Oak Park (0.6 mi). 12% of Tashua’s land is conserved, about 281 acres. 298 acres are parks and preserves, 79 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
281 acres · of 3.7 sq mi of land
Trails
6.6 mi
1.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
298 ac
79 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
90%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
587 ft
Tashua Hill
Lakes & rivers
3
1 beach
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
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The longest trail network is Great Oak Park, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Town Open Space (Old Village Lane)
Nature preserve
4 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
281 conserved acres
12% of Tashua’s land. Who manages Tashua’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city33 ac
Not recorded248 ac
Local Park · 281 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 3 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashua Recreation Area Local Park | Not recorded | 244 | Unknown |
| Great Oak Park Local Park | Town or city | 33 | Open |
| Town Open Space (old Village Lane) Local Park | Not recorded | 4 | Unknown |
Things to do
4 places to go in Tashua
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Tashua
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Tashua
1 playground without a name on the map.
Peaks in Tashua
Tashua Hill587 ft elevation
DirectionsRock Raymond341 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
8Tennis
2Basketball
1Softball
1Cricket
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Tashua: 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 40 | 48 | 60 | 70 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.8 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Tashua →
Next door
Tashua and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashua | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Long Hill | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Trumbull | 11% | 1.9 | 36 | 92% | A |
| Easton | 20% | 1.3 | 24 | 35% | A− |
| Stepney | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Monroe | 13% | 0.9 | 43 | 32% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Tashua
Where can I hike in Tashua?
The longest trail networks: Great Oak Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Tashua’s trails?
Great Oak Park and Tashua Recreation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Tashua?
9,652 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Tashua or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 298 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Tashua 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 →