Few parks or trails are on the map in Baywood
2% of Baywood’s land is conserved, about 31 acres. 30 acres are parks and preserves, 3.6 per 1,000 residents. 79% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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31 conserved acres
2% of Baywood’s land. Who manages Baywood’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 4 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Road Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 22 | Open |
| TOWN OF ISLIP Land Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Unknown |
| Causeway Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Birchwood Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1 | Open |
The best walking months in Baywood: 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 42 | 49 | 60 | 69 | 78 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.4 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Baywood →
Baywood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Islip | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Deer Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Islip | 22% | 1.3 | 35 | 98% | A+ |
| Babylon | 24% | 0.9 | 23 | 88% | A |
| North Bay Shore | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bay Shore | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brentwood | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Baywood
Are dogs allowed on Baywood’s trails?
Birchwood Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Baywood?
39,545 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Baywood or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 30 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Baywood 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 →