Photo: Pubdog · Public domain29% of Force’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. The biggest trail networks: Hemlock Ave Park (0.5 mi). 29% of Force’s land is conserved, about 43 acres.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Hemlock Ave Park, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
43 conserved acres
29% of Force’s land. Who manages Force’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennet Branch Forest Private Conservation | Not recorded | 73 | Open |
| Spruce Street Recreational Park Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 6 | Open |
1 places to go in Force
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
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 Force: April, May and July to September
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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Force →
Force and its neighbors
Force has the most mapped trails of the 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Weedville | — 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 Force
Where can I hike in Force?
The longest trail networks: Hemlock Ave Park, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Force’s trails?
Hemlock Ave Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Force?
105,486 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Force or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 44 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Force 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 →