7% of Jim Falls’ 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. 7% of Jim Falls’ land is conserved, about 29 acres. 28 acres are parks and preserves, 83 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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29 conserved acres
7% of Jim Falls’ land. Water is left out: Jim Falls has 0.6 square miles of land and 0.1 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Jim Falls’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Abe State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 23 | Open |
| Northeastern States District Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 7 | Open |
1.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
The walking year in Jim Falls
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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Jim Falls →
Jim Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Falls | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Anson | 14% | 0.1 | 1,249 | 70% | A− |
| Eagle Point | under 1% | 0.1 | 84 | 25% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Jim Falls
Where can I bike in Jim Falls?
1.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.3 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Jim Falls?
9,420 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jim Falls or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 35 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jim Falls 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 →