12% of Russell Gardens’ 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. 15 acres are parks and preserves, 13 per 1,000 residents. 0.3 miles of mapped trail cross Russell Gardens, 1.7 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Creek Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Russell Gardens Tennis Courts
12 conserved acres
12% of Russell Gardens’ land. Who manages Russell Gardens’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 2 of 4 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Park Local Park | Regional agency | 9 | Open |
| Creek Park (Daniel J. Berg Memorial) Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| GREAT NECK PARK DISTRICT Land Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Unknown |
| COUNTY OF NASSAU Land Local Park | County | 1 | Unknown |
1 places to go in Russell Gardens
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
0.0 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 Russell Gardens: 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 | 61 | 70 | 79 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.4 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Russell Gardens →
Russell Gardens and its neighbors
Russell Gardens has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Gardens | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| University Gardens | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Thomaston | 1% | under 0.1 | 2 | 99%+ | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Russell Gardens
Where can I hike in Russell Gardens?
The longest trail networks: Creek Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Russell Gardens’ trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Russell Gardens Park. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Russell Gardens?
18,673 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Russell Gardens or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 15 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Russell Gardens 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 →