5% of Vineyard Haven’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. 5% of Vineyard Haven’s land is conserved, about 43 acres. 25 acres are parks and preserves, 9.9 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Lagoon Bridge Park & Boat Landing
43 conserved acres
5% of Vineyard Haven’s land. Who manages Vineyard Haven’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 7 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 14 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 10 | Open |
| Tashmoo Springs & Overlook Watershed Protection Area | Town or city | 6 | Closed |
| Lagoon Bridge Boat Landing Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 4 | Open |
| Tisbury School Playground Research or Educational Area | Not recorded | 3 | Open |
| Lake Street Park Local Park | Not recorded | 3 | Open |
| Owen Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| Lake Street Conservation Area Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 2 | Open |
| Village Cemetery Local Historic or Cultural Area | Not recorded | 1 | Open |
| Church Street Tennis Courts Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Unspecified Private Conservation | Not recorded | 1 | Unknown |
2 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
8 places to go in Vineyard Haven
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
5 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 community garden without a name on the map.
1 lakes & rivers
1.2 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 best walking months in Vineyard Haven: May to September
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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 41 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
July is the driest month (2.7 in) and the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.9 inches fall in March, the wettest month. The climate in Vineyard Haven →
Questions about parks and trails in Vineyard Haven
Where can I hike in Vineyard Haven?
The longest trail networks: Boch Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Vineyard Haven’s trails?
Veterans Memorial Park and Lagoon Bridge Park & Boat Landing don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Vineyard Haven?
1.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.5 of painted or protected lanes and 0.7 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Vineyard Haven?
18,340 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Vineyard Haven or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 25 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Vineyard Haven 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 →