Few parks or trails are on the map in Genoa Township
The biggest trail networks: Kiernan Park (1.4 mi). 213 acres are parks and preserves, 38 per 1,000 residents. 7.8 miles of mapped trail cross Genoa Township, 0.2 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Kiernan Park, with 1.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Genoa Township Park District
170 conserved acres
1% of Genoa Township’s land. Who manages Genoa Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knute Olson Jr. forest Preserve Local Conservation Area | County | 118 | Open |
| Chamberlain Park Local Park | Regional agency | 26 | Open |
| Kernan Park Local Park | Regional agency | 10 | Open |
| David Carrol Memorial Citizens Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
| Lions Corner Park Local Park | Regional agency | 5 | Open |
| Genoa Woods Unknown | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Unnamed Property Unknown | Town or city | 1 | Open |
4 places to go in Genoa Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 named trail
1.0 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.
The best walking months in Genoa 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 34 | 46 | 59 | 71 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 75 | 62 | 47 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Genoa Township →
Genoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kingston Township | 3% | 0.5 | 123 | 62% | B+ |
| Genoa | 3% | 1.7 | 21 | 99% | A |
| Riley Township | 4% | 0.2 | 86 | 60% | B |
| Hampshire 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 Genoa Township
Where can I hike in Genoa Township?
The longest trail networks: Kiernan Park, 1.4 miles; Lions Corner Park, 0.3 miles; Genoa Township Park District, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Genoa Township’s trails?
Kiernan Park and Lions Corner Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Genoa Township?
1.0 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.0 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Genoa Township?
11,348 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Genoa Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 215 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Genoa 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 →