Few parks or trails are on the map in Refton
23% of Refton’s land is conserved, about 182 acres. 114 acres are parks and preserves, 354 per 1,000 residents. 63% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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182 conserved acres
23% of Refton’s land. Who manages Refton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 14 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Township Community Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 115 | Open |
| 2018-013 Private Agricultural | Not recorded | 53 | Closed |
1 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Refton: April to 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 42 | 51 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.6 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Refton →
Refton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Strasburg Township | 31% | 0.1 | 32 | 19% | B− |
| Providence Township | 16% | under 0.1 | 47 | 45% | B |
| West Lampeter Township | 28% | 1.0 | 36 | 76% | A |
| Pequea Township | 30% | 0.4 | 26 | 26% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Refton
Is there public land near Refton?
13,744 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Refton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 114 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Refton 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 →