Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.025% of Oakhurst’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. 25% of Oakhurst’s land is conserved, about 261 acres. 262 acres are parks and preserves, 74 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Joe Palaia Park, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
261 conserved acres
25% of Oakhurst’s land. Who manages Oakhurst’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Palaia Park Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 243 | Open |
| Oakhurst First Aid annd Firemens Memorial Park Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 17 | Open |
1 places to go in Oakhurst
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.
2.8 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 Oakhurst: April to 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 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 42 | 44 | 50 | 61 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 77 | 66 | 56 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.6 inches fall in August, the wettest month. The climate in Oakhurst →
Questions about parks and trails in Oakhurst
Where can I hike in Oakhurst?
The longest trail networks: Joe Palaia Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Oakhurst’s trails?
Joe Palaia Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Oakhurst?
2.8 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.8 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Oakhurst?
16,946 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Oakhurst or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 262 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Oakhurst 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 →