Lakewood Park
Managed by Morton Park District
13 acres1 mi of trail
Lakewood Park Walking Path
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Morton Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Morton Township
The biggest trail networks: Lakewood Park (1 mi). 1% of Morton Township’s land is conserved, about 333 acres. 400 acres are parks and preserves, 22 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
333 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.4 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
400 ac
22 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
81%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
5.0 mi
0.5 mi lanes · 4.6 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
7
1 boat launch
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
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The longest trail network is Lakewood Park, with 1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Northwood Park
Managed by Morton Park District
100 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
All 11 parks & preserves
Lakewood Park13 acres · 1 mi of trail · Morton Park District
DirectionsSouthwood Park27 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsWestwood Park53 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsIdlewood Park14 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsNorthwood Park100 acres · Morton Park District
DirectionsMcClallen Memorial Park36 acres · Morton Park District
DirectionsOakwood Park20 acres
DirectionsBirchwood Park19 acres · Morton Park District
DirectionsBull Run Park5 acres · Morton Park District
DirectionsMorton Bike Trail Rest Area2 acres
DirectionsOpen space2 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
333 conserved acres
1% of Morton Township’s land. Who manages Morton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city238 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits95 ac
Local Park · 109 acLocal Recreation Area · 106 acPrivate Park · 95 acUnknown · 24 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lake Sportsman's Club Private Park | Land trusts & nonprofits | 95 | Open |
| Northwood Park Disc Golf Course Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 72 | Open |
| Morton Park District Local Park | Town or city | 34 | Open |
| Mcclannen Soccer Park Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 34 | Open |
| Southwood Park Local Park | Town or city | 24 | Open |
| Birchwood Park Local Park | Town or city | 21 | Open |
| Oakwood Park Local Park | Town or city | 17 | Open |
| Bike Trail Unknown | Town or city | 17 | Open |
| Idlewood Park Local Park | Town or city | 13 | Open |
| Unnamed Property Unknown | Town or city | 4 | Open |
1 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
53 places to go in Morton Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Morton Township
4 public pools without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Morton Township
27 playgrounds without a name on the map.
Dog parks in Morton Township
Dogwood Park
DirectionsPlus 1 dog park without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Morton Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Morton Township
15 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Disc golf in Morton Township
Northwood BlackHours: sunrise-23:00 · In Northwood Park
DirectionsNorthwood BlueHours: sunrise-23:00 · In Northwood Park
DirectionsCommunity gardens in Morton Township
2 community gardens without a name on the map.
Trails & water
1 named trail and 7 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.1 mi
Lakewood Park Walking Path0.3 mi
Biking & sports
5.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.5 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
4.6 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
30Basketball
17Baseball
14Tennis
5Football
5Soccer
3Pickleball
2Tracks
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Morton 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 38 | 51 | 63 | 74 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 51 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.6 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Morton Township →
Next door
Morton Township and its neighbors
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Washington Township29 miGroveland Township27 miMorton Township2.4 miMorton2.4 miTremont Township0.7 miDeer Creek Township0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Groveland Township | 7% | 0.7 | 31 | 64% | A− |
| Tremont Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 5 | 55% | C− |
| Deer Creek Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 14 | 46% | C− |
| Washington Township | 3% | 0.5 | 15 | 74% | B |
| Morton | 3% | 0.2 | 18 | 82% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Morton Township
Where can I hike in Morton Township?
The longest trail networks: Lakewood Park, 1 miles; Southwood Park, 0.3 miles; Westwood Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Morton Township’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Lakewood Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Morton Township?
5.0 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.5 of painted or protected lanes and 4.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Morton Township?
8,414 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Morton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 422 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Morton 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 →