Few parks or trails are on the map in North Gates
The biggest trail networks: Memorial Park (0.7 mi). 6% of North Gates’ land is conserved, about 109 acres. 109 acres are parks and preserves, 11 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Memorial Park, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
109 conserved acres
6% of North Gates’ land. Who manages North Gates’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 3 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Canal State Recreation Area | Other state land | 51 | Open |
| Town Of Gates Land Local Park | Town or city | 45 | Unknown |
| Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 44 | Open |
5 places to go in North Gates
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4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1.7 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 North Gates: May 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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 34 | 42 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 60 | 48 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
February is the driest month (2.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.5 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in North Gates →
North Gates and its neighbors
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Questions about parks and trails in North Gates
Where can I hike in North Gates?
The longest trail networks: Memorial Park, 0.7 miles; Lions Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on North Gates’ trails?
Memorial Park and Lions Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in North Gates?
1.7 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.7 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near North Gates?
16,971 acres of parks and open public land lie inside North Gates or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 109 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from North Gates 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 →