Black River Park
Managed by Roxbury Township
28 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Succasunna
15% of Succasunna’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. 15% of Succasunna’s land is conserved, about 556 acres. 560 acres are parks and preserves, 57 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
15%
556 acres · of 5.9 sq mi of land
Trails
4.0 mi
0.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
560 ac
57 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
1.9 mi
1.9 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
2
1 beach
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 Black River Park, with 0.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
556 conserved acres
15% of Succasunna’s land. Who manages Succasunna’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city350 ac
County206 ac
Not recorded92 ac
Local Recreation Area · 306 acLocal Other or Unknown · 195 acLocal Park · 138 acLocal Conservation Area · 9 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flanders Valley Golf Course Local Recreation Area | County | 186 | Open |
| unknown Local Conservation Area | Not recorded | 91 | Open |
| Horseshoe Lake Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 88 | Open |
| Roxbury Township Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 78 | Open |
| Kiwanis Park Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 41 | Open |
| Brookside Park Local Park | Town or city | 36 | Open |
| Eyland Woods Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 29 | Open |
| Midland Park Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 16 | Open |
| Succasunna Field Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 15 | Open |
| Roxbury Township Park Local Park | Town or city | 14 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
4 places to go in Succasunna
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Succasunna
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Succasunna
Imagination Station 2010
DirectionsPlus 1 playground without a name on the map.
Community gardens in Succasunna
Vickery Community Garden
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
1.9 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1.9 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
11Soccer
6Baseball
3Tennis
3Football
3Tracks
2Volleyball
2Basketball
1Softball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Succasunna: 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) | 37 | 40 | 48 | 60 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 75 | 63 | 52 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.9 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Succasunna →
Next door
Succasunna and its neighbors
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Mount Olive Township82 miChester Township41 miRandolph Township25 miRoxbury Township24 miMine Hill Township14 miFlanders10 miLedgewood5.7 miSuccasunna4.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Succasunna | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Roxbury Township | 17% | 1.1 | 149 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Randolph Township | 21% | 1.2 | 96 | 99% | A+ |
| Mine Hill Township | 29% | 4.7 | 124 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Ledgewood | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Flanders | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mount Olive Township | 31% | 2.8 | 229 | 99% | A+ |
| Chester Township | 44% | 1.4 | 864 | 85% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Succasunna
Where can I hike in Succasunna?
The longest trail networks: Black River Park, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Succasunna’s trails?
Black River Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Succasunna?
1.9 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.9 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Succasunna?
60,378 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Succasunna or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 560 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Succasunna 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 →