State Game Lands Number 213
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
1,398 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Union Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Union Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 213 (0.5 mi). 15% of Union Township’s land is conserved, about 1,543 acres. 20 acres are parks and preserves, 24 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
15%
1,543 acres · of 15.8 sq mi of land
Trails
4.0 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
20 ac
24 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
13%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.4 mi
3.4 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 State Game Lands Number 213, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,543 conserved acres
15% of Union Township’s land. Who manages Union Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,386 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits529 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)16 ac
Not recorded20 ac
State Resource Management Area · 1,382 acConservation Easement · 525 acPrivate Conservation · 39 acState Other or Unknown · 5 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 137 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 213 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,382 | Open |
| Robert Brace Nature Reserve Private Conservation | Not recorded | 39 | Open |
| Shaw's Landing State Other or Unknown | State fish & wildlife | 5 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Union Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Union Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Union Township
Shaws Landing Boat Launch
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Union Township
3 scenic views without a name on the map.
Biking & sports
3.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.4 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Bridge in West Mead TownshipStructure · listed 1988
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Union Township: May and July to September
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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 36 | 45 | 59 | 70 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Union Township →
Next door
Union Township and its neighbors
Union Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Vernon Township6.5 miUnion Township4.0 miGreenwood Township3.2 miWest Mead Township2.1 miFairfield Township0.9 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fairfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Mead Township | 7% | 0.1 | 74 | 53% | B |
| Greenwood Township | 12% | 0.1 | 15 | 9% | C+ |
| Vernon Township | 10% | 0.2 | 72 | 46% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Union Township
Where can I hike in Union Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 213, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Union Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 213 doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Union Township?
3.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.4 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Union Township?
18,879 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Union Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,412 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Union Township 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 →