Few parks or trails are on the map in Wards Grove Township
3% of Wards Grove Township’s land is conserved, about 335 acres. 1 acre is park or preserve, 2.4 per 1,000 residents. 27 miles of mapped trail cross Wards Grove Township, 1.5 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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335 conserved acres
3% of Wards Grove Township’s land. Who manages Wards Grove Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward's Grove State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 335 | Open |
1 places to go in Wards Grove Township
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1 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Wards Grove 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 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 33 | 46 | 59 | 71 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 46 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
January is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 5.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Wards Grove Township →
Wards Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Grove Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stockton Township | 5% | 1.6 | 40 | 54% | A− |
| Kent Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Nora 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 Wards Grove Township
Is there public land near Wards Grove Township?
2,472 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Wards Grove Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Wards Grove 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 →