Bachelor Preserve
Nature preserve
368 acres5.1 mi of trail
Bachelor Preserve East LoopBachelor Preserve Pine LoopReinhart Preserve Loop
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
Photo: Tmariemdith · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Oxford Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Oxford Township
The biggest trail networks: Bachelor Preserve (5.1 mi), Hueston Woods State Park (4.4 mi), Western Woods (3 mi). 10% of Oxford Township’s land is conserved, about 2,433 acres. 1,164 acres are parks and preserves, 48 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
10%
2,433 acres · of 36.6 sq mi of land
Trails
29 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,164 ac
48 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
87%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
12 mi
4.2 mi lanes · 5.9 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
2
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Bachelor Preserve, with 5.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Hueston Woods State Park
Managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources
954 acres4.4 mi of trail
Trail CWest Shore Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Western Woods
Nature preserve
143 acres3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Bachelor Preserve - Marcum
Nature preserve
189 acres2.2 mi of trail
Cross Country Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Oxford Community Park
Park
111 acres1.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Peffer Woods
Nature preserve
58 acres1.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Reinhart Preserve
Nature preserve
55 acres0.9 mi of trail
Reinhart Preserve Loop
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
College Woods
Nature preserve
20 acres0.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 20 parks & preserves
Bachelor Preserve368 acres · 5.1 mi of trail
DirectionsHueston Woods State Park954 acres · 4.4 mi of trail · Ohio Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsWestern Woods143 acres · 3 mi of trail
DirectionsBachelor Preserve - Marcum189 acres · 2.2 mi of trail
DirectionsOxford Community Park111 acres · 1.5 mi of trail
DirectionsPeffer Woods58 acres · 1.3 mi of trail
DirectionsReinhart Preserve55 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
DirectionsCollege Woods20 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
Bachelor Preserve North Loop33 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
Helen S. Ruder Preserve15 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
DirectionsBecks Preserve43 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
DirectionsWRA Cabins22 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
Kramer Preserve14 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
Conrad Formal Gardens11 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsSilvoor Biological Sanctuary7 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsTRI Community Center Complex9 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Oxford Parks and Recreation
DirectionsPeffer Park6 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsChestnut Fields21 acres · Miami University
DirectionsLeonard Howell Park14 acres
DirectionsSouth Locust Park2 acres
Who protects it
2,433 conserved acres
10% of Oxford Township’s land. Who manages Oxford Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources936 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)858 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits735 ac
Town or city137 ac
Other state land33 ac
Agricultural Easement · 1,489 acState Park · 912 acLocal Park · 170 acConservation Easement · 95 acState Conservation Area · 25 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,316 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hueston Woods State Park State Park | State natural resources | 912 | Open |
| Oxford Community Park Local Park | Town or city | 113 | Open |
| Hueston Woods Dedicated Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 25 | Open |
| Leonard Howell Park Local Park | Town or city | 19 | Open |
| Conrad Formal Gardens Local Park | Other state land | 12 | Open |
| Peffer Park Local Park | Other state land | 9 | Open |
| Talawanda Recreation Center Local Recreation Area | Land trusts & nonprofits | 9 | Open |
| East Quad Local Park | Other state land | 7 | Open |
| Bishop Woods Local Park | Other state land | 5 | Open |
| Merry Day Park Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
1 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
19 places to go in Oxford Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Oxford Township
14 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Dog parks in Oxford Township
Barkham Park
DirectionsNorthside Bark
DirectionsBoat launches in Oxford Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Oxford Township
Equestrian OverlookIn Hueston Woods State Park
DirectionsCommunity gardens in Oxford Township
Wildflower Seed LibraryThree Valley Conservation Trust
DirectionsTrails & water
9 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.4 miHorses · 2.8 miUnpaved · 5.4 mi
Trail C2.0 mi
Cross Country Trail1.4 mi
Bachelor Preserve East Loop1.4 mi
Reinhart Preserve Loop1.2 mi
Bachelor Preserve Pine Loop1.1 mi
Bachelor Preserve North Loop0.6 mi
Kramer Preserve Loop0.4 mi
West Shore Trail0.4 mi
Oxford Phenology Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
12 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
4.2 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
5.9 mi
off-road bike paths
1.3 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
13Tennis
13Basketball
11Baseball
10Football
6Soccer
6Softball
6Beach volleyball
6Pickleball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →16 places on the National Register, 2 of them National Historic Landmarks
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 6 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Pugh's Mill Covered BridgeStructure · listed 1975
About itHunting Lodge FarmBuilding · listed 1982
About itAustin-Magie Farm and Mill DistrictDistrict · listed 1982
About it4 more on the History page.
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Oxford 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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 41 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 52 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Oxford Township →
Next door
Oxford Township and its neighbors
Oxford Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Israel Township45 miOxford Township29 miReily Township4.6 miUnion Township0.3 miWest College Corner0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Israel Township | 12% | 1.3 | 38 | 13% | B+ |
| Reily Township | 8% | 0.1 | 71 | 6% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Oxford Township
Where can I hike in Oxford Township?
The longest trail networks: Bachelor Preserve, 5.1 miles; Hueston Woods State Park, 4.4 miles; Western Woods, 3 miles; Bachelor Preserve - Marcum, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Oxford Township’s trails?
Bachelor Preserve and Hueston Woods State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Oxford Township?
12 miles of bike routes are on the map: 4.2 of painted or protected lanes, 5.9 of off-road paths and 1.3 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Oxford Township?
11,395 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Oxford Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,164 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Oxford Township neighbors.
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Sources
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 →