Duck Town Park
Park
10 acres0.6 mi of trail
Duck Boardwalk
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Townofduck · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Duck
Few parks or trails are on the map in Duck
The biggest trail networks: Duck Town Park (0.6 mi). 11% of Duck’s land is conserved, about 173 acres. 10 acres are parks and preserves, 15 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
11%
173 acres · of 2.4 sq mi of land
Trails
5.7 mi
2.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
10 ac
15 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
8%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
6.1 mi
1.1 mi lanes · 5.0 mi paths
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 Duck Town Park, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
173 conserved acres
11% of Duck’s land. Water is left out: Duck has 2.4 square miles of land and 1.3 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Duck’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Not recorded173 ac
Unknown · 159 acLocal Recreation Area · 10 acPrivate Conservation · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 3 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Pier Field Research Facility Unknown | Not recorded | 159 | Unknown |
| Town of Duck - Duck Town Park Boardwalk Local Recreation Area | Not recorded | 10 | Open |
| Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary Private Conservation | Not recorded | 4 | Unknown |
Things to do
5 places to go in Duck
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Duck
Duck Park PlaygroundHours: sunrise-sunset · In Duck Town Park
DirectionsSnow Geese South Playground
DirectionsBoat launches in Duck
Duck Boardwalk Kayak Launch
DirectionsPlus 1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Duck
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Trails & water
3 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 3.7 mi
Duck Boardwalk1.1 mi
Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary Nature Trail0.1 mi
Community Lot0.1 mi
Biking & sports
6.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1.1 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
5.0 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
26Tennis
3Pickleball
1Beach volleyball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Caffeys Inlet Lifesaving StationBuilding · listed 1978
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Duck: April and May
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 | 14.6 | 14.4 | 13.5 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| High (°F) | 51 | 53 | 59 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 72 | 62 | 55 |
| Rain (in) | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (3.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Duck →
Questions about parks and trails in Duck
Where can I hike in Duck?
The longest trail networks: Duck Town Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Duck’s trails?
Duck Town Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Duck?
6.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.1 of painted or protected lanes and 5.0 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Duck?
1,856 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Duck or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Duck 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 →