Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Olney Township
The biggest trail networks: Alvin Musgrove Park (1 mi), Olney City Park (0.7 mi). 4% of Olney Township’s land is conserved, about 1,115 acres. 1,097 acres are parks and preserves, 111 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Alvin Musgrove Park, with 1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Robert Ridgway Memorial Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
All 5 parks & preserves
1,115 conserved acres
4% of Olney Township’s land. Who manages Olney Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Other state land | 915 | Open |
| Olney City Park Local Park | Town or city | 50 | Open |
| Muskgrove Park Local Park | Town or city | 50 | Open |
| Big Creek Woods Memorial Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | Private owners | 39 | Closed |
| Gassmann Park Local Park | Town or city | 25 | Open |
| Rotary Park Local Park | Town or city | 21 | Open |
| Bird Haven Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 12 | Open |
| Miller Grove Park Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
9 places to go in Olney Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Plus 6 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
5 lakes & rivers
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The walking year in Olney Township
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 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 38 | 44 | 54 | 66 | 76 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 54 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.1 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Olney Township →
Olney Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Madison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Noble Township | under 1% | 0.4 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
| Preston Township | under 1% | 0.3 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
| Claremont Township | — 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 Olney Township
Where can I hike in Olney Township?
The longest trail networks: Alvin Musgrove Park, 1 miles; Olney City Park, 0.7 miles; Rotary Park, 0.4 miles; Robert Ridgway Memorial Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Olney Township’s trails?
Alvin Musgrove Park and Olney City Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Olney Township?
2,275 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Olney Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,097 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Olney Township 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 →