Troy Meadows
Nature preserve
255 acres0.7 mi of trail
Patriots' Path (Blue)
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Troy Hills
28% of Troy Hills’ 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. The biggest trail networks: Troy Meadows (0.7 mi). 28% of Troy Hills’ land is conserved, about 522 acres.
Conserved land
28%
522 acres · of 2.9 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
524 ac
101 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
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 Troy Meadows, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Normandy Park
Park
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
522 conserved acres
28% of Troy Hills’ land. Who manages Troy Hills’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits169 ac
County153 ac
Town or city128 ac
State natural resources72 ac
Not recorded101 ac
Local Park · 260 acPrivate Conservation · 169 acState Park · 131 acLocal Recreation Area · 46 acLocal Conservation Area · 12 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Meadows Preserve Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 169 | Open |
| Old Troy County Park Local Park | County | 153 | Open |
| Troy Meadows State Park State Park | State natural resources | 131 | Open |
| unknown Local Park | Not recorded | 42 | Open |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Athletic Facility Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 42 | Open |
| Normandy Park Local Park | Town or city | 29 | Open |
| Old Troy Park Local Park | Town or city | 18 | Open |
| Troy Meadows Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 12 | Open |
| Cameron Park Local Park | Town or city | 10 | Open |
| South Beverwyck Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
2 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
6 places to go in Troy Hills
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Troy Hills
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Dog parks in Troy Hills
Cameron Dog ParkIn Troy Meadows
DirectionsPicnic areas in Troy Hills
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
3 named trails
Named trails
Yellow Trail1.1 mi
Orange Trail0.5 mi
Patriots' Path (Blue)0.2 mi
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
3Tennis
3Soccer
1Basketball
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Troy Hills: 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 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Troy Hills →
Next door
Troy Hills and its neighbors
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township43 miHanover Township6.3 miWhippany5.7 miParsippany4.8 miTroy Hills2.6 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Hills | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Parsippany | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 25% | 1.8 | 67 | 99% | A+ |
| Whippany | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hanover Township | 13% | 0.6 | 61 | 99%+ | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Troy Hills
Where can I hike in Troy Hills?
The longest trail networks: Troy Meadows, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Troy Hills’ trails?
Troy Meadows and Old Troy Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Troy Hills?
47,528 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Troy Hills or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 524 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Troy Hills 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 →