Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Few parks or trails are on the map in Spencer
The biggest trail networks: J.B. Firestone Park (1.3 mi). 9% of Spencer’s land is conserved, about 54 acres. 100 acres are parks and preserves, 160 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is J.B. Firestone Park, with 1.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
54 conserved acres
9% of Spencer’s land. Who manages Spencer’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Reservoir State Recreation Area | Town or city | 38 | Open |
| Firestone Park Local Park | Town or city | 15 | Open |
| Spencer Park Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
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 Spencer: 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 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
February is the driest month (2.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Spencer →
Spencer and its neighbors
Spencer has the most mapped trails of the 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spencer Township | 5% | under 0.1 | 409 | 23% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Spencer
Where can I hike in Spencer?
The longest trail networks: J.B. Firestone Park, 1.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Spencer’s trails?
J.B. Firestone Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Spencer?
6,184 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Spencer or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 100 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Spencer 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 →