Six Mile Run Reservoir Site
Nature preserve
168 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Franklin Park
16% of Franklin Park’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. 16% of Franklin Park’s land is conserved, about 264 acres. 232 acres are parks and preserves, 18 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
264 acres · of 2.6 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
232 ac
18 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
184 ft
Bunker Hill
Lakes & rivers
1
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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Delar Park
Park
7 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
264 conserved acres
16% of Franklin Park’s land. Who manages Franklin Park’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources166 ac
Town or city95 ac
County33 ac
State Park · 166 acAgricultural Easement · 63 acLocal Other or Unknown · 54 acLocal Park · 7 acLocal Recreation Area · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 32 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile Run Reservoir Site State Park | State natural resources | 166 | Open |
| Edgewood Estates Conservation Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 46 | Open |
| Unknown Park Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
| Delar Park Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 7 | Open |
| Ten Mile Run Greenway Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 4 | Open |
Things to do
16 places to go in Franklin Park
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Franklin Park
1 public pool without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Franklin Park
Somerset Mews Playground
DirectionsSomerset Park Playground
DirectionsWestminster Road Playground
DirectionsWhitehall Gardens Playground
DirectionsPlus 9 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Franklin Park
Bunker Hill184 ft elevation
DirectionsCommunity gardens in Franklin Park
Franklin Park Garden CooperativeFranklin Park Elementary School
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
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Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
10Tennis
5Basketball
1Baseball
1Soccer
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Franklin Park: April to June and August
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 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Franklin Park →
Next door
Franklin Park and its neighbors
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Franklin Township58 miSouth Brunswick Township27 miSix Mile Run25 miNorth Brunswick Township8.9 miTen Mile Run3.7 miKendall Park1.4 miPleasant Plains1.2 miFranklin Park0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Six Mile Run | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ten Mile Run | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pleasant Plains | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Franklin Township | 26% | 1.3 | 111 | 96% | A+ |
| Kendall Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Brunswick Township | 10% | 0.7 | 18 | 97% | A |
| South Brunswick Township | 19% | 0.7 | 96 | 96% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Franklin Park
Are dogs allowed on Franklin Park’s trails?
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site and Delar Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Franklin Park?
41,486 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Franklin Park or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 232 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Franklin Park 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 →