Photo: ERoss99 · CC BY-SA 3.016% of Kiowa’s 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. 16% of Kiowa’s land is conserved, about 82 acres. 62 acres are parks and preserves, 91 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Fawn Valley Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
82 conserved acres
16% of Kiowa’s land. Who manages Kiowa’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County Fairgrounds Local Other or Unknown | County | 57 | Open |
| Kiowa Schools Local Other or Unknown | Regional agency | 19 | Restricted |
| Fawn Valley Park & Open Space Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Nordman Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
2 places to go in Kiowa
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Plus 1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
0.0 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 Kiowa: June and August
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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 44 | 52 | 58 | 67 | 79 | 85 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
December is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 3.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Kiowa →
Questions about parks and trails in Kiowa
Where can I hike in Kiowa?
The longest trail networks: Fawn Valley Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Kiowa’s trails?
Fawn Valley Park and A.F. Nordman Memorial Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Kiowa?
139 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Kiowa or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 62 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Kiowa 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 →