State Game Lands Number 198
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
1,195 acres1.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Ron Shawley · CC BY 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Washington Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Washington Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 198 (1.9 mi). 14% of Washington Township’s land is conserved, about 1,189 acres. 13 acres are parks and preserves, 13 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
14%
1,189 acres · of 13.3 sq mi of land
Trails
4.2 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
13 ac
13 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
49%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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
The longest trail network is State Game Lands Number 198, with 1.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,189 conserved acres
14% of Washington Township’s land. Who manages Washington Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,181 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government7 ac
State Resource Management Area · 1,181 acLocal Recreation Area · 7 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 198 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,181 | Open |
| Lilly Washingtom Field and Memorial Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 7 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Washington Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Washington Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Washington Township
Cassandra Railroad Overlook
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
4Baseball
1Basketball
1Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Washington Township: May 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 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 43 | 56 | 66 | 74 | 77 | 76 | 69 | 58 | 46 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 77 °F). 4.4 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Washington Township →
Next door
Washington Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Portage Township | 4% | 0.2 | 50 | 27% | B− |
| Cresson Township | 11% | 0.6 | 7 | 64% | B |
| Juniata Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Washington Township
Where can I hike in Washington Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 198, 1.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Washington Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 198 and Lilly Washington War Memorial Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Washington Township?
34,274 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Washington Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,208 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Washington 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 →