36% of Sand Lake’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. 36% of Sand Lake’s land is conserved, about 170 acres. 172 acres are parks and preserves, 355 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Salisbury Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
170 conserved acres
36% of Sand Lake’s land. Who manages Sand Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine Trail State Park State Park | State natural resources | 147 | Open |
| Paradise Cove Resort Campground Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 18 | Open |
| Little League Fields Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Salisbury Park Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
1 places to go in Sand Lake
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
0.6 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 Sand Lake: July 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 33 | 43 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
February is the driest month (2.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Sand Lake →
Questions about parks and trails in Sand Lake
Where can I hike in Sand Lake?
The longest trail networks: Salisbury Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Sand Lake’s trails?
Salisbury Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Sand Lake?
0.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Sand Lake?
11,929 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sand Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 172 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sand Lake 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 →