Photo: Nyttend · Public domainJefferson Township has 349 acres of parks, 25 for every 1,000 residents
The biggest trail networks: Mercelina Park (0.9 mi), Eastview Park (0.6 mi). 2% of Jefferson Township’s land is conserved, about 346 acres. 11 miles of mapped trail cross Jefferson Township, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Ahead of 52% of U.S. towns · #493 of 993 in Ohio. What drives it
How much outdoors does Jefferson Township have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Jefferson Township is ahead of 52% of U.S. towns, #493 of 993 in Ohio. Park acres per resident hold the grade up; conserved land pulls it down.
Water is 19% of Jefferson Township’s area (8 of 41 square miles), so every share here is of land; over land and water together, the conserved share would read 1%.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Mercelina Park, with 0.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
All 9 parks & preserves
346 conserved acres
2% of Jefferson Township’s land. Water is left out: Jefferson Township has 33.7 square miles of land and 7.7 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Jefferson Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 14 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmoor Country Club and Golf Course Private Park | Private owners | 99 | Open |
| Mercer County Fairgrounds Local Recreation Area | County | 62 | Open |
| Eastview Park Local Park | Town or city | 55 | Open |
| Westview Park Local Park | Town or city | 30 | Open |
| Bunge Park Local Park | Town or city | 26 | Open |
| Lakefront Racquet and Health Club Private Park | Private owners | 23 | Open |
| Grand Lake St Marys State Park State Park | State natural resources | 11 | Open |
| 4-H Campground Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 11 | Open |
| Mercelina Park Local Park | Town or city | 6 | Open |
| Harbor Point State Park State Park | State natural resources | 4 | Open |
3 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
34 places to go in Jefferson Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
3 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
14 playgrounds without a name on the map.
1 dog park without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
13 boat launches without a name on the map.
1 fishing spot without a name on the map.
2 picnic areas without a name on the map.
2 lakes & rivers
12 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.
6 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 4 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
The walking year in Jefferson Township
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 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Jefferson Township →
Jefferson Township and its neighbors
Jefferson Township has the most mapped trails of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | 2% | 0.3 | 25 | 63% | B− |
| Center Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 6 | 8% | D |
| Franklin Township | 5% | 0.1 | 192 | 54% | B |
| Hopewell Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 30 | 5% | D |
| Butler Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 22 | 75% | C+ |
| Celina | 4% | 1.5 | 14 | 69% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Jefferson Township
Where can I hike in Jefferson Township?
The longest trail networks: Mercelina Park, 0.9 miles; Eastview Park, 0.6 miles; West Bank Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Jefferson Township is conserved land?
2% of its land, against a typical 3% for an Ohio town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Jefferson Township’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at West Bank Park. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Jefferson Township?
12 miles of bike routes are on the map: 5.2 of painted or protected lanes and 6.7 of off-road paths. Named routes: West Bank Trail.
Is there public land near Jefferson Township?
4,651 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jefferson Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 349 of them inside the town line.
How much outdoors does Jefferson Township have?
Ahead of 52% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #493 of 993 in Ohio. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jefferson 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 →