Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Danville Township
3% of Danville Township’s land is conserved, about 849 acres. 363 acres are parks and preserves, 14 per 1,000 residents. 11 miles of mapped trail cross Danville Township, 0.2 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Ellsworth Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
All 11 parks & preserves
849 conserved acres
3% of Danville Township’s land. Who manages Danville Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River Observatory Unknown | Other state land | 438 | Open |
| Vermilion River - Wabash Drainage Private Conservation | Private owners | 122 | Restricted |
| Tilton Atv Park Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 96 | Open |
| Ellsworth Park Local Park | Town or city | 58 | Open |
| Tilton Ball Park Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 49 | Open |
| Lincoln Park Local Park | Town or city | 24 | Open |
| Douglas Park Local Park | Town or city | 15 | Open |
| Carver Park Local Park | Town or city | 13 | Open |
| Garfield Park Local Park | Town or city | 12 | Open |
| Meade Park Local Park | Town or city | 12 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
14 places to go in Danville Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
14 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
3 lakes & rivers
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.
August is the best month for walking in Danville 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) | 35 | 40 | 51 | 64 | 75 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 66 | 51 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
February is the driest month (2.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Danville Township →
Danville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Catlin Township | 2% | 0.4 | 222 | 56% | B |
| Blount Township | 11% | 0.6 | 1,117 | 43% | A− |
| Newell Township | 1% | 0.1 | 12 | 55% | C |
| Georgetown Township | 1% | 0.1 | 5 | 61% | C− |
| McKendree Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Danville | 2% | 0.3 | 13 | 72% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Danville Township
Where can I hike in Danville Township?
The longest trail networks: Ellsworth Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Danville Township’s trails?
Ellsworth Park and Lincoln Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Danville Township?
11,363 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Danville Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 807 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Danville Township 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 →