Few parks or trails are on the map in Kelso
4% of Kelso’s land is conserved, about 8 acres. 8 acres are parks and preserves, 13 per 1,000 residents. 77% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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8 conserved acres
4% of Kelso’s land. Who manages Kelso’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
The walking year in Kelso
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) | 43 | 48 | 58 | 69 | 78 | 87 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 57 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
August is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.4 inches fall in April, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Kelso →
Questions about parks and trails in Kelso
Is there public land near Kelso?
6,967 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Kelso or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 8 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Kelso 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 →