Few parks or trails are on the map in Mascoutah Township
The biggest trail networks: Prairie Lakes Park (0.6 mi). 128 acres are parks and preserves, 13 per 1,000 residents. 1.9 miles of mapped trail cross Mascoutah Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Prairie Lakes Park, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
126 conserved acres
1% of Mascoutah Township’s land. Who manages Mascoutah Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Lake Park Local Park | Town or city | 51 | Open |
| Scheve Park Local Park | Town or city | 41 | Open |
| Mascoutah Sportsmans Club Private Park | Land trusts & nonprofits | 31 | Open |
| Leu Civic Center Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| Maple Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
7 places to go in Mascoutah Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
5 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
2 dog parks without a name on the map.
2 lakes & rivers
2.6 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 walking year in Mascoutah 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 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 45 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 81 | 70 | 55 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 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 Mascoutah Township →
Mascoutah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascoutah Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Shiloh Valley Township | 3% | 0.4 | 23 | 45% | B− |
| Mascoutah | 2% | 0.1 | 15 | 72% | C+ |
| Scott AFB | 2% | 1.4 | 5 | 32% | C+ |
| Lebanon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Looking Glass Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 9 | 45% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Mascoutah Township
Where can I hike in Mascoutah Township?
The longest trail networks: Prairie Lakes Park, 0.6 miles; Scheve Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Mascoutah Township’s trails?
Prairie Lakes Park and Scheve Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Mascoutah Township?
2.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Mascoutah Township?
4,056 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Mascoutah Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 128 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Mascoutah 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 →