Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Center Township
26% of Center Township’s land is conserved, about 5,391 acres. 6.1 miles of mapped trail cross Center Township, 0.2 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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5,391 conserved acres
26% of Center Township’s land. Who manages Center Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power - Muskingum Mine Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 3,056 | Open |
| American Electric Power Fee Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 2,335 | Open |
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Center Township: April and August
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) | 9.7 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 43 | 53 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 54 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Center Township →
Center Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Meigsville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sharon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waterford Township | 7% | 0.2 | 9 | 41% | C+ |
| Windsor Township | under 1% | 0.1 | 3 | 28% | D |
| Manchester Township | — 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 Center Township
Is there public land near Center Township?
2,630 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Center Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Center Township 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 →