Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
49 acres2.1 mi of trail
Meadow TrailTall Grass TrailPond TrailThicket Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Lawson Heights
Few parks or trails are on the map in Lawson Heights
The biggest trail networks: Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve (2.1 mi). 5% of Lawson Heights’ land is conserved, about 51 acres. 50 acres are parks and preserves, 23 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
51 acres · of 1.5 sq mi of land
Trails
2.1 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
50 ac
23 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
33%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, with 2.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
51 conserved acres
5% of Lawson Heights’ land. Who manages Lawson Heights’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits76 ac
Not recorded75 ac
Private Conservation · 151 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Private Conservation | Not recorded | 101 | Open |
| Latrobe Foundation Private Conservation | Not recorded | 51 | Open |
Trails & water
7 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.7 mi
Meadow Trail0.6 mi
Tall Grass Trail0.3 mi
Pond Trail0.2 mi
Thicket Trail0.1 mi
Garden Path0.1 mi
Deer Trail0.1 mi
Blockhouse Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Lawson Heights: April, May 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) | 38 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 52 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Lawson Heights →
Next door
Lawson Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Heights | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Latrobe | 6% | 1.8 | 11 | 99%+ | A |
| Unity Township | 5% | 0.4 | 23 | 27% | B− |
| St. Vincent College | — 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 Lawson Heights
Where can I hike in Lawson Heights?
The longest trail networks: Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, 2.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lawson Heights’ trails?
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lawson Heights?
5,332 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lawson Heights or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 50 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lawson Heights 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 →