Delta Meadows
Nature preserve
421 acres2.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nicolasam · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Walnut Grove
Few parks or trails are on the map in Walnut Grove
The biggest trail networks: Delta Meadows (2.9 mi). 9% of Walnut Grove’s land is conserved, about 578 acres. 5 acres are parks and preserves, 5.2 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
9%
578 acres · of 10.2 sq mi of land
Trails
9.6 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
5 ac
5.2 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
55%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Delta Meadows, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
578 conserved acres
9% of Walnut Grove’s land. Water is left out: Walnut Grove has 10.2 square miles of land and 0.7 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Walnut Grove’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks447 ac
Regional agency130 ac
County2 ac
State Other or Unknown · 447 acLocal Other or Unknown · 127 acLocal Park · 5 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Meadows Park Property State Other or Unknown | State parks | 447 | Closed |
| Delta Cross Channel Gates Local Other or Unknown | Regional agency | 127 | Restricted |
| Locke Boarding House Park Local Park | Regional agency | 3 | Open |
| Dr. Paul Barnes Community Park Local Park | County | 2 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Walnut Grove
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Walnut Grove
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 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
1Tennis
1Multi-sport
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →7 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 4 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Walnut Grove Gakuen HallBuilding · listed 1980
About itImperial TheatreBuilding · listed 1982
About itWalnut Grove Chinese-American Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1990
About itWalnut Grove Japanese-American Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1990
About itWalnut Grove Commercial/Residential Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1990
About itJohn Stanford Brown HouseBuilding · listed 2004
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Walnut Grove: 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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 56 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 79 | 65 | 56 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.4 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 3.6 inches fall in January, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Walnut Grove →
Questions about parks and trails in Walnut Grove
Where can I hike in Walnut Grove?
The longest trail networks: Delta Meadows, 2.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Walnut Grove’s trails?
Delta Meadows and Dr. Paul Barnes Community Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Walnut Grove?
10,238 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Walnut Grove or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Walnut Grove 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 →