Few parks or trails are on the map in Melrose Park
The biggest trail networks: Emerson Park (1.4 mi). 6% of Melrose Park’s land is conserved, about 135 acres. 145 acres are parks and preserves, 74 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Emerson Park, with 1.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
135 conserved acres
6% of Melrose Park’s land. Water is left out: Melrose Park has 3.7 square miles of land and 0.6 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Melrose Park’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 3 of 4 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County Real Property R Land Local Park | County | 120 | Unknown |
| Emerson Park Local Park | County | 38 | Open |
| Owasco, Town of Land Local Park | Town or city | 11 | Unknown |
| Auburn City Water Dept Land Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Unknown |
14 places to go in Melrose Park
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Plus 6 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Plus 4 boat launches without a name on the map.
1 lakes & rivers
0.2 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 Melrose Park: May, June, August 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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 33 | 42 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.2 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Melrose Park →
Melrose Park and its neighbors
Melrose Park has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Questions about parks and trails in Melrose Park
Where can I hike in Melrose Park?
The longest trail networks: Emerson Park, 1.4 miles; Owasco Park, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Melrose Park’s trails?
Emerson Park and Owasco Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Melrose Park?
0.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Melrose Park?
2,470 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Melrose Park or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 145 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Melrose Park 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 →