Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.047% of Vernon Valley’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. 47% of Vernon Valley’s land is conserved, about 792 acres. 600 acres are parks and preserves, 392 per 1,000 residents.
What kind of outdoors town is Vernon Valley?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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792 conserved acres
47% of Vernon Valley’s land. Who manages Vernon Valley’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 188 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 435 | Open |
| unknown Local Park | Not recorded | 90 | Open |
| Appalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic or Historic Trail | National Park Service | 77 | Open |
| Vernon Township Forest Local Resource Management Area | Town or city | 47 | Open |
| Vernon Township Estuary or Marsh Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 43 | Open |
| Wawayanda State Park State Park | State natural resources | 21 | Open |
7 places to go in Vernon Valley
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.
3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
0.0 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 Vernon Valley: April, May and July
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 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Vernon Valley →
Questions about parks and trails in Vernon Valley
Is there public land near Vernon Valley?
44,371 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Vernon Valley or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 681 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Vernon Valley 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 →