11% of Hamburg’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. 11% of Hamburg’s land is conserved, about 33 acres. 2 acres are parks and preserves, 28 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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33 conserved acres
11% of Hamburg’s land. Water is left out: Hamburg has 0.5 square miles of land and 0.1 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Hamburg’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarnes Hill Prairie Private Conservation | Private owners | 24 | Restricted |
| Swarnes Hill Prairie Natural Heritage Landmark Private Historic or Cultural | Private owners | 8 | Closed |
| Hamburg Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
2 places to go in Hamburg
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The walking year in Hamburg
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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 38 | 43 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 54 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (2.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 4.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Hamburg →
Questions about parks and trails in Hamburg
Is there public land near Hamburg?
3,161 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hamburg or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hamburg 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 →