Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Managed by United States Forest Service
8,088 acres2.4 mi of trail
Group 63 Spur TrailHenslow TrailGroup 63 TrailBlodgett Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Florence Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Florence Township
The biggest trail networks: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (2.4 mi). 46% of Florence Township’s land is conserved, about 10,658 acres. 170 acres are parks and preserves, 191 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
46%
10,658 acres · of 36.5 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
170 ac
191 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
46%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
14 mi
14 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, with 2.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Forsythe Woods County Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
77 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
10,658 conserved acres
46% of Florence Township’s land. Who manages Florence Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service8,089 ac
Private owners2,310 ac
Regional agency167 ac
County92 ac
National Forest · 8,089 acState Conservation Area · 2,310 acLocal Conservation Area · 204 acLocal Recreation Area · 56 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midewin Other National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 8,089 | Open |
| Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie State Conservation Area | Private owners | 2,310 | Restricted |
| Forsythe Woods County Forest Preserve Local Conservation Area | Regional agency | 111 | Open |
| Forked Creek Preserve 8 Local Conservation Area | County | 56 | Restricted |
| Wauponsee Glacial Trail 1 Local Recreation Area | Regional agency | 56 | Open |
| Forked Creek Preserve 2 Local Conservation Area | County | 36 | Restricted |
| Forked Creek Preserve 9 Local Conservation Area | County | 1 | Restricted |
Things to do
6 places to go in Florence Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Florence Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Florence Township
Viewing areaIn Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
DirectionsPlus 2 scenic views without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Florence Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.0 miHorses · 1.0 miUnpaved · 1.0 mi
Henslow Trail0.4 mi
Group 63 Spur Trail0.4 mi
Group 63 Trail0.3 mi
Blodgett Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
14 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
14 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Florence Township: April and September
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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 36 | 49 | 62 | 73 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 64 | 49 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Florence Township →
Next door
Florence Township and its neighbors
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Wilmington Township12 miJackson Township9.2 miFlorence Township2.6 miWilton Township1.4 miWilmington1.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wilmington Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jackson Township | 25% | 0.3 | 32 | 62% | B+ |
| Wilton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wilmington | 32% | 0.1 | 235 | 88% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Florence Township
Where can I hike in Florence Township?
The longest trail networks: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, 2.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Florence Township’s trails?
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and Forsythe Woods County Forest Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Florence Township?
14 miles of bike routes are on the map: 14 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Florence Township?
32,559 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Florence Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 8,293 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Florence 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 →