Shawnee State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
32 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Schellsburg
24% of Schellsburg’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. 24% of Schellsburg’s land is conserved, about 32 acres. 42 acres are parks and preserves, 123 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
24%
32 acres · of 0.3 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
42 ac
123 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
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
32 conserved acres
24% of Schellsburg’s land. Who manages Schellsburg’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks32 ac
State Park · 32 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee State Park State Park | State parks | 32 | Open |
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Schellsburg Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2001
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Schellsburg: April and June 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 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 41 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 52 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.1 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Schellsburg →
Questions about parks and trails in Schellsburg
Are dogs allowed on Schellsburg’s trails?
Shawnee State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Schellsburg?
12,501 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Schellsburg or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 42 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Schellsburg 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 →