Reed-Dorsey House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Brownsville
The biggest trail networks: 70 Ballpark (0.7 mi). 2% of Brownsville’s land is conserved, about 33 acres. 35 acres are parks and preserves, 33 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is 70 Ballpark, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mammoth Cave National Park
33 conserved acres
2% of Brownsville’s land. Who manages Brownsville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson Co Park Local Park | County | 19 | Open |
| Brownsville City Park Local Park | Town or city | 13 | Open |
| Mammoth Cave National Park National Park | National Park Service | 1 | Open |
4 places to go in Brownsville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 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.
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The best walking months in Brownsville: April and June
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) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 45 | 50 | 59 | 71 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 89 | 83 | 72 | 59 | 49 |
| Rain (in) | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
August is the driest month (3.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Brownsville →
Questions about parks and trails in Brownsville
Where can I hike in Brownsville?
The longest trail networks: 70 Ballpark, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Brownsville’s trails?
70 Ballpark and Mammoth Cave National Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Brownsville?
44,073 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Brownsville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 35 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Brownsville 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 →