Binghamton University Nature Preserve
Managed by SUNY Binghamton
65 acres1.1 mi of trail
Interpretive TrailPipeline TrailPond TrailHillside Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto Lot O3
–Not graded
Outdoors in Binghamton University
15% of Binghamton University’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. The biggest trail networks: Binghamton University Nature Preserve (1.1 mi). 15% of Binghamton University’s land is conserved, about 71 acres.
Conserved land
15%
71 acres · of 0.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.7 mi
3.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
72 ac
9.7 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.4 mi
0.2 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Binghamton University Nature Preserve, with 1.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
71 conserved acres
15% of Binghamton University’s land. Who manages Binghamton University’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land71 ac
Local Recreation Area · 67 acLocal Park · 4 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Athletic Fields Local Recreation Area | Other state land | 67 | Open |
| Unknown Park Local Park | Other state land | 4 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Binghamton University
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Binghamton University
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.5 mi
Interpretive Trail0.6 mi
Pipeline Trail0.4 mi
Hillside Trail0.2 mi
Pond Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.2 mi
off-road bike paths
0.2 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
7Basketball
7Tennis
7Pickleball
6Tracks
5Soccer
4Beach volleyball
2Baseball
2Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Binghamton University: May, July and 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 36 | 44 | 58 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 61 | 48 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Binghamton University →
Questions about parks and trails in Binghamton University
Where can I hike in Binghamton University?
The longest trail networks: Binghamton University Nature Preserve, 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Binghamton University’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Binghamton University Nature Preserve (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Binghamton University?
0.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of off-road paths and 0.2 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Binghamton University?
4,169 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Binghamton University or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 72 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Binghamton University 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 →