John J. Collins Memorial Park
Managed by Borough of Galeton
7 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Brian Denlinger · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Galeton
Few parks or trails are on the map in Galeton
4% of Galeton’s land is conserved, about 30 acres. 31 acres are parks and preserves, 39 per 1,000 residents. 0.5 miles of mapped trail cross Galeton, 0.4 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
4%
30 acres · of 1.3 sq mi of land
Trails
0.5 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
31 ac
39 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
95%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
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 John J. Collins Memorial Park, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
30 conserved acres
4% of Galeton’s land. Who manages Galeton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government30 ac
Local Park · 30 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Town Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 30 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Galeton
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Galeton
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
3Tennis
1Basketball
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Galeton: May, 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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 35 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.3 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Galeton →
Next door
Galeton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pike Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Branch Township | — 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 Galeton
Where can I hike in Galeton?
The longest trail networks: John J. Collins Memorial Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Galeton’s trails?
John J. Collins Memorial Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Galeton?
115,714 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Galeton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 31 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Galeton 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 →