Laurel Run Greenway (Linear Park)
Park
10 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Muhlenberg Park
13% of Muhlenberg Park’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: Laurel Run Greenway (Linear Park) (0.7 mi), Laurelain Park (0.6 mi). 13% of Muhlenberg Park’s land is conserved, about 47 acres.
Conserved land
13%
47 acres · of 0.6 sq mi of land
Trails
1.7 mi
2.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
55 ac
43 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
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 Laurel Run Greenway (Linear Park), with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Laurelain Park
Managed by Muhlenberg Township - Parks & Recreation
10 acres0.6 mi of trail
Bellevue Avenue Connector (Laurelain Park)
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
47 conserved acres
13% of Muhlenberg Park’s land. Who manages Muhlenberg Park’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government31 ac
Not recorded25 ac
Local Park · 51 acLocal Recreation Area · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 5 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berks County Park Local Park | Not recorded | 20 | Unknown |
| Laurelain Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 15 | Open |
| Laurel Run Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
| Reading Crest Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 6 | Open |
| Laurel Run Swimming Assn. Local Recreation Area | Not recorded | 4 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Muhlenberg Park
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Muhlenberg Park
Laurel Run Swimming Association Pool
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Muhlenberg Park
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Bellevue Avenue Connector (Laurelain Park)0.1 mi
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
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Muhlenberg Park: 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 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Muhlenberg Park →
Next door
Muhlenberg Park and its neighbors
Muhlenberg Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Riverview Park | — 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 Muhlenberg Park
Where can I hike in Muhlenberg Park?
The longest trail networks: Laurel Run Greenway (Linear Park), 0.7 miles; Laurelain Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Muhlenberg Park’s trails?
Laurel Run Greenway (Linear Park) and Laurelain Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Muhlenberg Park?
15,397 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Muhlenberg Park or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 55 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Muhlenberg Park 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 →