Charlemont Reservation
Managed by Lorain County Metroparks
352 acres2.9 mi of trail
North LoopSouth Loop
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Charlemont Reservation Parking
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Rochester Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Rochester Township
The biggest trail networks: Charlemont Reservation (2.9 mi). 16% of Rochester Township’s land is conserved, about 1,786 acres. 356 acres are parks and preserves, 432 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
1,786 acres · of 17.7 sq mi of land
Trails
2.9 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
356 ac
432 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
23%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Charlemont Reservation, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,786 conserved acres
16% of Rochester Township’s land. Who manages Rochester Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Joint847 ac
County379 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits261 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government210 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)89 ac
Agricultural Easement · 1,318 acLocal Park · 376 acConservation Easement · 89 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 3 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont Reservation Local Park | County | 376 | Restricted |
| Lorain County Beagle Club Inc Private Recreation or Education | County | 3 | Closed |
Things to do
1 places to go in Rochester Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Rochester Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Horses · 2.9 miUnpaved · 2.9 mi
North Loop1.5 mi
South Loop1.4 mi
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Henry Bradford FarmBuilding · listed 1982
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Rochester Township: April and 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 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Rochester Township →
Next door
Rochester Township and its neighbors
Rochester Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Troy Township | 1% | 0.1 | 5 | 7% | C− |
| New London Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 104 | 70% | C+ |
| Huntington Township | 12% | 0.6 | 1,156 | 29% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Rochester Township
Where can I hike in Rochester Township?
The longest trail networks: Charlemont Reservation, 2.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Rochester Township’s trails?
Charlemont Reservation doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Rochester Township?
4,888 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Rochester Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 356 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Rochester 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 →