Big Indian Recreation Area
Managed by Natural Resource District
206 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Paddock Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Paddock Township
206 acres are parks and preserves, 700 per 1,000 residents. 1.4 miles of mapped trail cross Paddock Township. 1% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
1%
202 acres · of 35.7 sq mi of land
Trails
1.4 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
206 ac
700 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
6
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Big Indian Recreation Area, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
202 conserved acres
1% of Paddock Township’s land. Who manages Paddock Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife227 ac
Regional agency90 ac
State Conservation Area · 227 acWatershed Protection Area · 90 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Indian Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 227 | Open |
| Big Indian Watershed Protection Area | Regional agency | 90 | Closed |
Trails & water
6 lakes & rivers
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Big Indian Creek BridgeStructure · listed 1992
About itWhen to get out
April is the best month for walking in Paddock Township
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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 42 | 54 | 65 | 75 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 67 | 53 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 4.9 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Paddock Township →
Next door
Paddock Township and its neighbors
Paddock Township has the second most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Barneston Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Paddock Township
Where can I hike in Paddock Township?
The longest trail networks: Big Indian Recreation Area, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Paddock Township’s trails?
Big Indian Recreation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Paddock Township?
905 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Paddock Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 206 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Paddock Township 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 →