William R. Ireland, Sr. Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
3,400 acres2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Pea Ridge
Few parks or trails are on the map in Pea Ridge
The biggest trail networks: William R. Ireland, Sr. Wildlife Management Area (2 mi). 34% of Pea Ridge’s land is conserved, about 3,447 acres. 4 acres are parks and preserves, 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
34%
3,447 acres · of 15.6 sq mi of land
Trails
4.9 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
4 ac
4.9 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
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 William R. Ireland, Sr. WMA, with 2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,447 conserved acres
34% of Pea Ridge’s land. Who manages Pea Ridge’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,898 ac
State natural resources1,546 ac
Not recorded3 ac
Private Conservation · 3,444 acLocal Park · 3 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R. Ireland, Sr. - Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area Private Conservation | State natural resources | 3,444 | Restricted |
| Pea Ridge Community Park Local Park | Not recorded | 3 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Jim's Branch0.4 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Pea Ridge: April and May
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) | 10.2 | 11.0 | 11.9 | 13.0 | 13.9 | 14.3 | 14.1 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.4 | 10.0 |
| High (°F) | 55 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 65 | 57 |
| Rain (in) | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
October is the driest month (3.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 90 °F). 5.6 inches fall in March, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 90 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Pea Ridge →
Questions about parks and trails in Pea Ridge
Where can I hike in Pea Ridge?
The longest trail networks: William R. Wildlife Management Area, 2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pea Ridge’s trails?
William R. Wildlife Management Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Pea Ridge?
5,292 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pea Ridge or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pea Ridge 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 →