46% of Dickerson City’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. 46% of Dickerson City’s land is conserved, about 406 acres. 330 acres are parks and preserves, 4,337 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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406 conserved acres
46% of Dickerson City’s land. Who manages Dickerson City’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park State Conservation Area | State parks | 326 | Open |
| Garcon Point Water Management Area Watershed Protection Area | Regional Water Districts | 80 | Closed |
4 places to go in Dickerson City
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The best walking months in Dickerson City: 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) | 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) | 62 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 83 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 87 | 80 | 71 | 64 |
| Rain (in) | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 |
May is the driest month (3.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 90 °F). 7.1 inches fall in August, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 90 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Dickerson City →
Questions about parks and trails in Dickerson City
Is there public land near Dickerson City?
12,450 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Dickerson City or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 330 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Dickerson City 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 →