8% of Fox Chase’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. 8% of Fox Chase’s land is conserved, about 16 acres. 16 acres are parks and preserves, 9.9 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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16 conserved acres
8% of Fox Chase’s land. Who manages Fox Chase’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Dam Linear Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 10 | Open |
| Stoudt's Ferry Playground Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 6 | Open |
0.4 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 Fox Chase: April and May
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) | 39 | 42 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Fox Chase →
Fox Chase 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Riverview Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bern Township | 19% | 2.9 | 125 | 71% | A+ |
| Muhlenberg Township | 5% | 3.3 | 20 | 96% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Fox Chase
Where can I bike in Fox Chase?
0.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.4 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Fox Chase?
15,006 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Fox Chase or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 16 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Fox Chase 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 →