Cynwyd Heritage Trail Open Space
Park
16 acres0.3 mi of trail
Cynwyd Heritage Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Photo: Sir Joseph · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Bala Cynwyd
99% of residents live within a half mile of a park in Bala Cynwyd
2% of Bala Cynwyd’s land is conserved, about 22 acres. 35 acres are parks and preserves, 3.4 per 1,000 residents. 2.6 miles of mapped trail cross Bala Cynwyd, 1.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
2%
22 acres · of 2.3 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
35 ac
3.4 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.5 mi
0.3 mi lanes · 3.2 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 Cynwyd Heritage Trail Open Space, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bala Cynwyd Park
Park
7 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Cynwyd Heritage Trail ParkingWebsite ↗
Gulley Run Park
Park
2 acres0.1 mi of trail
Bill Swyer Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
All 6 parks & preserves
Cynwyd Heritage Trail Open Space16 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsGulley Run Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsBala Cynwyd Park7 acres
DirectionsAmherst Field5 acres
DirectionsBala Avenue Park1 acres
DirectionsCynwyd Station Park1 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
22 conserved acres
2% of Bala Cynwyd’s land. Who manages Bala Cynwyd’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government22 ac
Local Park · 14 acLocal Recreation Area · 8 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Cynwyd Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
| Cynwyd Heritage Trail Open Space Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 8 | Open |
| Gulley Run Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 3 | Open |
| Bala Avenue Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 2 | Open |
Things to do
13 places to go in Bala Cynwyd
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Bala Cynwyd
1 public pool without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Bala Cynwyd
9 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Dog parks in Bala Cynwyd
2 dog parks without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Bala Cynwyd
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.7 mi
Cynwyd Heritage Trail0.4 mi
Bill Swyer Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
3.5 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.3 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
3.2 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
17Tennis
4Soccer
4Pickleball
3Basketball
2Baseball
1Lacrosse
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Bala Cynwyd: 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 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Bala Cynwyd →
Next door
Bala Cynwyd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Cynwyd | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Merion Station | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lower Merion Township | 6% | 1.8 | 11 | 96% | A− |
| Philadelphia | 15% | 1.7 | 7 | 99%+ | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bala Cynwyd
Where can I hike in Bala Cynwyd?
The longest trail networks: Cynwyd Heritage Trail Open Space, 0.3 miles; Gulley Run Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bala Cynwyd’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Open Space (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Bala Cynwyd?
3.5 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.3 of painted or protected lanes and 3.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Bala Cynwyd?
21,798 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bala Cynwyd or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 35 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bala Cynwyd 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 →