6% of Newtown’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. 6% of Newtown’s land is conserved, about 21 acres. 22 acres are parks and preserves, 81 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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21 conserved acres
6% of Newtown’s land. Who manages Newtown’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Recreation Area Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 21 | Open |
The best walking months in Newtown: April to 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 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.1 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Newtown →
Questions about parks and trails in Newtown
Is there public land near Newtown?
21,996 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Newtown or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 22 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Newtown 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 →