Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
1,271 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
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Outdoors in Newmansville Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Newmansville Township
11% of Newmansville Township’s land is conserved, about 1,232 acres. 1,228 acres are parks and preserves, 12,404 per 1,000 residents. 0.4 miles of mapped trail cross Newmansville Township.
Conserved land
11%
1,232 acres · of 17.8 sq mi of land
Trails
0.4 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,228 ac
12,404 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
4%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,232 conserved acres
11% of Newmansville Township’s land. Who manages Newmansville Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,231 ac
Regional Water Districts1 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,226 acUnknown · 4 acConservation Easement · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,226 | Open |
| Miscellaneous Property Unknown | State natural resources | 4 | Open |
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Newmansville 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 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 40 | 52 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Newmansville Township →
Next door
Newmansville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmansville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Panther Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashland 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 Newmansville Township
Where can I hike in Newmansville Township?
The longest trail networks: Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Newmansville Township’s trails?
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Newmansville Township?
16,727 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Newmansville Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,233 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Newmansville 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 →