Few parks or trails are on the map in Colonial Park
The biggest trail networks: Brightbill Park (0.9 mi). 1% of Colonial Park’s land is conserved, about 38 acres. 39 acres are parks and preserves, 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Brightbill Park, with 0.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
38 conserved acres
1% of Colonial Park’s land. Who manages Colonial Park’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightbill Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 38 | Open |
4 places to go in Colonial Park
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
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 Colonial Park: 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 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 41 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.5 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Colonial Park →
Colonial Park and its neighbors
Colonial Park has the most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Paxtonia | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Progress | — 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 Colonial Park
Where can I hike in Colonial Park?
The longest trail networks: Brightbill Park, 0.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Colonial Park’s trails?
Brightbill Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Colonial Park?
28,813 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Colonial Park or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 39 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Colonial Park 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 →