Photo: Nyttend · Public domainVirtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park in Lakeside
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Central Park (0.5 mi). 5% of Lakeside’s land is conserved, about 21 acres.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Central Park, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
21 conserved acres
5% of Lakeside’s land. Who manages Lakeside’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Local Park | Private owners | 6 | Open |
| Tennis Courts Local Recreation Area | Private owners | 6 | Open |
| Mazurik Fishing Access State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 4 | Open |
| Perry Park Local Park | Private owners | 3 | Open |
| Cherry Park Local Park | Private owners | 1 | Open |
14 places to go in Lakeside
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Plus 1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Plus 5 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
3 picnic areas without a name on the map.
1 community garden without a name on the map.
1 named trail
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 Lakeside: July 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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 36 | 45 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Lakeside →
Questions about parks and trails in Lakeside
Where can I hike in Lakeside?
The longest trail networks: Central Park, 0.5 miles; Perry Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lakeside’s trails?
Central Park and Perry Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lakeside?
5,174 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lakeside or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 23 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lakeside 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 →