South Cape May Meadows
Managed by The Nature Conservancy
17 acres
Dogs usually not allowed
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Photo: Smallbones · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in West Cape May
21% of West Cape May’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. 21% of West Cape May’s land is conserved, about 158 acres. 7 acres are parks and preserves, 6.9 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
21%
158 acres · of 1.2 sq mi of land
Trails
0.1 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
7 ac
6.9 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.4 mi
2.4 mi lanes
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.
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
Managed by New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
158 conserved acres
21% of West Cape May’s land. Who manages West Cape May’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County132 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government129 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits33 ac
Town or city2 ac
State fish & wildlife2 ac
Agricultural Easement · 261 acPrivate Conservation · 33 acLocal Park · 3 acState Conservation Area · 2 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 137 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 7 of 28 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 16 | Open |
| Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge Site Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 16 | Unknown |
| Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 2 | Open |
| Wilbraham Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| West Cape May Farm Merket Garden Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Cape May County Park Local Park | County | 1 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in West Cape May
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in West Cape May
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Campgrounds in West Cape May
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DirectionsBiking & sports
2.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
2.4 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
Courts & fields
1Tennis
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Whilldin-Miller HouseBuilding · listed 2003
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in West Cape May: April to 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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 68 | 57 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
February is the driest month (3.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.6 inches fall in August, the wettest month. The climate in West Cape May →
Next door
West Cape May and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cape May | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cape May | 18% | 0.7 | 90 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Lower Township | 38% | 0.7 | 258 | 97% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in West Cape May
Are dogs allowed on West Cape May’s trails?
South Cape May Meadows and Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in West Cape May?
2.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.4 of painted or protected lanes.
Is there public land near West Cape May?
11,411 acres of parks and open public land lie inside West Cape May or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from West Cape May 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 →