Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Sutton Township
1.1 miles of mapped trail cross Sutton Township. 43% of residents live within a half mile of a park. 2% of Sutton Township’s land is conserved, about 387 acres.
Ahead of 30% of U.S. towns · #719 of 993 in Ohio. What drives it
How much outdoors does Sutton Township have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Sutton Township is ahead of 30% of U.S. towns, #719 of 993 in Ohio. Park acres per resident hold the grade up; trail miles pull it down.
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
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387 conserved acres
2% of Sutton Township’s land. Who manages Sutton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power - Philip Sporn Res Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 362 | Open |
| Ohio River Access - Racine Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 20 | Open |
| Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
8 places to go in Sutton Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 public pool without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Plus 1 boat launch without a name on the map.
3 lakes & rivers
2.1 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 Sutton Township: April and August
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 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 45 | 54 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 67 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
November is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Sutton Township →
Sutton Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Township | 2% | under 0.1 | 15 | 43% | C |
| Chester Township | 2% | under 0.1 | 1 | 6% | D |
| Letart Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Salisbury Township | 1% | 0.1 | 11 | 63% | C |
| Syracuse | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lebanon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Sutton Township
Where can I hike in Sutton Township?
The longest trail networks: Star Mill Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Sutton 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 Sutton Township’s trails?
Racine Boat Launch and Star Mill Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Sutton Township?
2.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.1 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Sutton Township?
7,966 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sutton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 47 of them inside the town line.
How much outdoors does Sutton Township have?
Ahead of 30% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #719 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 Sutton 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 →