Melvern Recreation Area
Nature preserve
1,483 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Barclay Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Barclay Township
5% of Barclay Township’s land is conserved, about 1,514 acres. 2.4 miles of mapped trail cross Barclay Township.
Conserved land
5%
1,514 acres · of 48.1 sq mi of land
Trails
2.4 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
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 Melvern Recreation Area, with 0.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,514 conserved acres
5% of Barclay Township’s land. Who manages Barclay Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Army Corps of Engineers1,514 ac
Recreation Management Area · 1,514 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvern Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 1,514 | Open |
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Luther Severy & Son Stock FarmDistrict · listed 2023
About itWhen to get out
April is the best month for walking in Barclay 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 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 80 | 69 | 55 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 90 °F). 5.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 90 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Barclay Township →
Next door
Barclay Township and its neighbors
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Olivet Township20 miArvonia Township9.1 miBarclay Township2.4 miReading Township0.6 miGrant Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Reading Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Arvonia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grant Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Olivet 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 Barclay Township
Where can I hike in Barclay Township?
The longest trail networks: Melvern Recreation Area, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Barclay Township’s trails?
Melvern Recreation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Barclay Township?
19,355 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Barclay Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,527 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Barclay Township 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 →