Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve
Park
36 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Freeburg Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Freeburg Township
The biggest trail networks: Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve (0.7 mi). 4% of Freeburg Township’s land is conserved, about 794 acres. 151 acres are parks and preserves, 30 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
4%
794 acres · of 34.3 sq mi of land
Trails
4.3 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
151 ac
30 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
60%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
607 ft
Turkey Hill
Lakes & rivers
4
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 Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Freeburg Recreation Park
Park
46 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Veterans' Memorial Park
Park
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
794 conserved acres
4% of Freeburg Township’s land. Who manages Freeburg Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Private owners335 ac
State natural resources325 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits82 ac
Town or city66 ac
State conservation34 ac
County18 ac
Conservation Easement · 360 acPrivate Conservation · 172 acPrivate Historic or Cultural · 163 acLocal Park · 66 acPrivate Park · 46 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaceful Acres Natural Heritage Landmark Private Historic or Cultural | Private owners | 163 | Closed |
| Freeburg Woods Private Conservation | Private owners | 114 | Restricted |
| Freeburg Park Local Park | Town or city | 64 | Open |
| Silver Creek Shrub Swamp Private Conservation | Private owners | 57 | Restricted |
| Freeburg Sportsman Club Private Park | Land trusts & nonprofits | 46 | Open |
| Julius J. Knobeloch Woods State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 34 | Open |
| FEMA (HGMP) Funded Buy-out Property Unknown | County | 18 | Open |
| Village Open Space Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Freeburg Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Freeburg Township
Turkey Hill607 ft elevation
DirectionsHaubers Hill545 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
4 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
11Baseball
3Tennis
2Basketball
1Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The walking year in Freeburg 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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 46 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 81 | 70 | 56 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Freeburg Township →
Next door
Freeburg Township and its neighbors
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Shiloh Valley Township12 miNew Athens Township4.8 miBelleville4.6 miFreeburg Township4.3 miSmithton Township3.0 miFreeburg0.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Shiloh Valley Township | 3% | 0.4 | 23 | 45% | B− |
| Freeburg | 2% | 0.1 | 23 | 59% | C+ |
| Belleville | 2% | 0.2 | 9 | 62% | C+ |
| Smithton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| New Athens Township | 24% | 0.1 | 1,807 | 81% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Freeburg Township
Where can I hike in Freeburg Township?
The longest trail networks: Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Freeburg Township’s trails?
Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve and Freeburg Recreation Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Freeburg Township?
10,474 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Freeburg Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 169 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Freeburg 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 →