Few parks or trails are on the map in Garden Plain Township
3% of Garden Plain Township’s land is conserved, about 582 acres. 13 acres are parks and preserves, 11 per 1,000 residents. 2.7 miles of mapped trail cross Garden Plain Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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582 conserved acres
3% of Garden Plain Township’s land. Who manages Garden Plain Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 110 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 459 | Open |
| Millroad Marsh State Habitat Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 12 | Open |
| Prairie Trails Natural Heritage Landmark Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 2 | Closed |
1 places to go in Garden Plain Township
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1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 named trail and 2 lakes & rivers
1.7 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
April is the best month for walking in Garden Plain 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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 34 | 47 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 63 | 48 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
January is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Garden Plain Township →
Garden Plain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Plain Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Union Grove Township | under 1% | 0.2 | under 1 | 11% | D |
| Albany Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Newton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fulton Township | 25% | 0.3 | 22 | 89% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Garden Plain Township
Where can I bike in Garden Plain Township?
1.7 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.7 of off-road paths. Named routes: Great River Trail and Grand Illinois Trail - East Moline to Mississippi Palisades State Park.
Is there public land near Garden Plain Township?
11,681 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Garden Plain Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 475 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Garden Plain 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 →