L Kirk Edwards State Wildlife and Environment Area
Nature preserve
122 acres1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Capitola
Few parks or trails are on the map in Capitola
The biggest trail networks: L Kirk Edwards State Wildlife and Environment Area (1 mi). 8% of Capitola’s land is conserved, about 125 acres. 1 acre is park or preserve, 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
8%
125 acres · of 2.3 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
1 ac
2.0 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
34%
of residents within ½ mile
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 L Kirk Edwards State Wildlife and Environment Area, with 1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
125 conserved acres
8% of Capitola’s land. Who manages Capitola’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife125 ac
State Conservation Area · 125 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 125 | Restricted |
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Capitola
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) | 10.4 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.7 | 14.1 | 13.9 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| High (°F) | 64 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 88 | 81 | 73 | 66 |
| Rain (in) | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
November is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 6.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Capitola →
Questions about parks and trails in Capitola
Where can I hike in Capitola?
The longest trail networks: L Kirk Edwards State Wildlife and Environment Area, 1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Capitola’s trails?
L Kirk Edwards State Wildlife and Environment Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Capitola?
7,468 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Capitola or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Capitola 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 →