Sherwood Forest
Nature preserve
23 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Smallbones · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Arden
35% of Arden’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Sherwood Forest (0.8 mi). 35% of Arden’s land is conserved, about 69 acres.
Conserved land
35%
69 acres · of 0.2 sq mi of land
Trails
2.0 mi
8.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
11 ac
17 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.2 mi
0.2 mi lanes
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 Sherwood Forest, with 0.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Village Green
Park
6 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
69 conserved acres
35% of Arden’s land. Who manages Arden’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city8 ac
Not recorded67 ac
Private Conservation · 66 acLocal Park · 8 acLocal Other or Unknown · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 4 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Forest Private Conservation | Not recorded | 66 | Unknown |
| Arden Green Local Park | Town or city | 6 | Open |
| The Grove Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| Village of Arden Memorial Garden Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 1 | Unknown |
Things to do
4 places to go in Arden
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Arden
Arden Swim Club
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Arden
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Grocery Path0.1 mi
Biking & sports
0.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.2 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Village of ArdenDistrict · listed 1973
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Arden: April to June and August
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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 44 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.7 inches fall in September, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Arden →
Next door
Arden and its neighbors
Arden has the most mapped trails of the 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ardentown | — 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 Arden
Where can I hike in Arden?
The longest trail networks: Sherwood Forest, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Arden’s trails?
Sherwood Forest and Village Green don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Arden?
0.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of painted or protected lanes.
Is there public land near Arden?
15,488 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Arden or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 11 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Arden 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 →