Weldon Springs State Park
Nature preserve
138 acres2 mi of trail
Whitetail Ski TrailSalt Creek Backpack TrailOld Farm Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Creek Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Creek Township
The biggest trail networks: Weldon Springs State Park (2 mi). 1% of Creek Township’s land is conserved, about 235 acres. 135 acres are parks and preserves, 501 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
235 acres · of 35.4 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
135 ac
501 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
16%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 beach
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 Weldon Springs State Park, with 2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
235 conserved acres
1% of Creek Township’s land. Who manages Creek Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources131 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits69 ac
Regional Water Districts34 ac
State Recreation Area · 131 acUnknown · 69 acConservation Easement · 34 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Springs State Park State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 131 | Open |
| DeWitt Pathway Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 69 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Creek Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Creek Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Creek Township
1 playground without a name on the map.
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.1 mi
Whitetail Ski Trail1.1 mi
Salt Creek Backpack Trail0.7 mi
Old Farm Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Creek Township
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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 39 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 66 | 51 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Creek Township →
Next door
Creek Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Texas Township | 3% | 0.2 | 320 | 23% | B− |
| Harp Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| De Witt Township | — 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 Creek Township
Where can I hike in Creek Township?
The longest trail networks: Weldon Springs State Park, 2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Creek Township’s trails?
Weldon Springs State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Creek Township?
4,147 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Creek Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 204 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Creek Township 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 →