State Game Lands Number 79
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
51 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Vintondale
21% of Vintondale’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. 21% of Vintondale’s land is conserved, about 55 acres. 4 acres are parks and preserves, 11 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
21%
55 acres · of 0.5 sq mi of land
Trails
0.6 mi
1.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
4 ac
11 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
1.0 mi
1.0 mi paths
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
55 conserved acres
21% of Vintondale’s land. Who manages Vintondale’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife51 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government4 ac
State Resource Management Area · 51 acLocal Park · 4 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 079 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 51 | Open |
| Coke Oven Road Community Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 4 | Open |
Biking & sports
1.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1.0 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
1Soccer
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Vintondale: April, May 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 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
February is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Vintondale →
Next door
Vintondale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintondale | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jackson Township | 31% | 0.7 | 11 | 33% | B+ |
| Blacklick Township | 23% | 0.4 | 43 | 20% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Vintondale
Are dogs allowed on Vintondale’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 79 doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Vintondale?
1.0 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.0 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Vintondale?
31,628 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Vintondale or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 56 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Vintondale 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 →