5% of Bryn Mawr’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 5% of Bryn Mawr’s land is conserved, about 29 acres. 30 acres are parks and preserves, 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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29 conserved acres
5% of Bryn Mawr’s land. Who manages Bryn Mawr’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Field Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 18 | Open |
| Preston Field Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
| Bryn Mawr Community Center Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1 | Open |
| Warner Avenue Park & Playground Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1 | Open |
5 places to go in Bryn Mawr
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Plus 2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
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 Bryn Mawr: 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) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Bryn Mawr →
Bryn Mawr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rosemont | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lower Merion Township | 6% | 1.8 | 11 | 96% | A− |
| Haverford Township | 8% | 2.1 | 10 | 98% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bryn Mawr
Are dogs allowed on Bryn Mawr’s trails?
Polo Field and Preston Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bryn Mawr?
22,087 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bryn Mawr or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 30 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bryn Mawr 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 →