Photo: Joelincoln at English Wikipedia · Public domain7% of Cedar Knolls’ 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. 7% of Cedar Knolls’ land is conserved, about 96 acres. 103 acres are parks and preserves, 21 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Malapardis Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
96 conserved acres
7% of Cedar Knolls’ land. Who manages Cedar Knolls’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 8 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frelinghuysen Arboretum Local Historic or Cultural Area | County | 30 | Open |
| Trailwood Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 28 | Open |
| Malapardis Park Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 20 | Open |
| Hanover Township Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 13 | Open |
| Patriots Path Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 4 | Open |
| Patriot's Path Local Recreation Area | County | 1 | Open |
2 places to go in Cedar Knolls
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.
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
0.1 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 Cedar Knolls: April 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 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 54 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Cedar Knolls →
Cedar Knolls and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Knolls | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hanover Township | 13% | 0.6 | 61 | 99%+ | A |
| Morris Township | 13% | 1.5 | 87 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Morris Plains | 8% | 0.6 | 22 | 99%+ | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Cedar Knolls
Where can I hike in Cedar Knolls?
The longest trail networks: Malapardis Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Cedar Knolls’ trails?
Malapardis Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Cedar Knolls?
0.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.1 of off-road paths. Named routes: 9/11 National Memorial Trail (New Jersey thru route).
Is there public land near Cedar Knolls?
47,956 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Cedar Knolls or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 103 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Cedar Knolls 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 →