Mecan River Fishery Area
Nature preserve
1,729 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Newton
Few parks or trails are on the map in Newton
11% of Newton’s land is conserved, about 2,446 acres. 2,377 acres are parks and preserves, 5,258 per 1,000 residents. 0.1 miles of mapped trail cross Newton.
Conserved land
11%
2,446 acres · of 35.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.1 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,377 ac
5,258 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
52%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
1 boat launch
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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,446 conserved acres
11% of Newton’s land. Who manages Newton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources2,446 ac
State Recreation Area · 2,353 acRecreation or Education Easement · 93 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecan River Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1,723 | Open |
| Caves Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 428 | Open |
| John A Lawton Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 202 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Newton
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Newton
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
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When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Newton
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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 31 | 43 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 44 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Newton →
Next door
Newton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crystal Lake | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Springfield | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Richford | — 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 Newton
Are dogs allowed on Newton’s trails?
Mecan River Fishery Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Newton?
18,533 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Newton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,377 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Newton 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 →