97% of residents live within a half mile of a park in Embrey Mill
The biggest trail networks: Embrey Mill Park (0.7 mi). 4% of Embrey Mill’s land is conserved, about 61 acres. 73 acres are parks and preserves, 15 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Embrey Mill Park, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Embrey Mill Dogwood Park
Embrey Mill Apricot Park
Embrey Mill Festival Park
All 5 parks & preserves
61 conserved acres
4% of Embrey Mill’s land. Who manages Embrey Mill’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embrey Mill Park Local Park | County | 61 | Open |
10 places to go in Embrey Mill
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10 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 named trail
5.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Embrey Mill: April and June
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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 45 | 49 | 57 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 4.5 inches fall in September, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Embrey Mill →
Embrey Mill and its neighbors
Embrey Mill has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embrey Mill | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hampton Oaks | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Austin Ridge | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colonial Forge | — 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 Embrey Mill
Where can I hike in Embrey Mill?
The longest trail networks: Embrey Mill Park, 0.7 miles; Embrey Mill Dogwood Park, 0.1 miles; Embrey Mill Apricot Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Embrey Mill’s trails?
Embrey Mill Park and Embrey Mill Dogwood Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Embrey Mill?
5.0 miles of bike routes are on the map: 5.0 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Embrey Mill?
4,582 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Embrey Mill or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 73 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Embrey Mill 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 →