Few parks or trails are on the map in Southwest Township
2% of Southwest Township’s land is conserved, about 197 acres. 1.5 miles of mapped trail cross Southwest Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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197 conserved acres
2% of Southwest Township’s land. Who manages Southwest Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 175 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Property Unknown | State natural resources | 22 | Open |
August is the best month for walking in Southwest 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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 38 | 43 | 54 | 66 | 76 | 85 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 54 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Southwest Township →
Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Martin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Petty Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ste. Marie Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Honey Creek Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 28 | 16% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Southwest Township
Is there public land near Southwest Township?
1,307 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Southwest Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 21 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Southwest 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 →