John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Park
154 acres3.3 mi of trail
Bird Habitat TrailLucy's TrailWildflower Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Audubon
18% of Audubon’s land is conserved, and 98% of residents live within a half mile of a park
The biggest trail networks: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove (3.3 mi). 18% of Audubon’s land is conserved, about 514 acres. 289 acres are parks and preserves, 31 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
18%
514 acres · of 4.6 sq mi of land
Trails
3.7 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
289 ac
31 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
98%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.1 mi
2.1 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
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 John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, with 3.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
514 conserved acres
18% of Audubon’s land. Who manages Audubon’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service228 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government215 ac
Not recorded70 ac
Historic or Cultural Area · 219 acLocal Historic or Cultural Area · 186 acLocal Other or Unknown · 70 acLocal Recreation Area · 20 acLocal Park · 9 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge National Historical Park Historic or Cultural Area | National Park Service | 219 | Restricted |
| John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Local Historic or Cultural Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 186 | Open |
| Municipal Land Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 70 | Open |
| Audubon Recreation Fields Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 20 | Open |
| Redtail Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Audubon
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Audubon
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 3.0 mi
Bird Habitat Trail0.5 mi
Lucy's Trail0.5 mi
Wildflower Trail0.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
2.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
2.1 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
8Softball
4Basketball
1Tennis
1Soccer
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Audubon: April to June 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 88 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Audubon →
Next door
Audubon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lower Providence Township | 25% | 1.5 | 63 | 99% | A+ |
| Upper Providence Township | 13% | 1.0 | 46 | 96% | A |
| Trooper | — 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 Audubon
Where can I hike in Audubon?
The longest trail networks: John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 3.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Audubon’s trails?
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove and Redtail Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Audubon?
2.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.1 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Audubon?
22,718 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Audubon or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 289 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Audubon 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 →