Fisher Oak Savanna Nature Preserve
Managed by NICHES Land Trust
187 acres2.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Milroy Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Milroy Township
The biggest trail networks: Fisher Oak Savanna Nature Preserve (2.1 mi). 1% of Milroy Township’s land is conserved, about 222 acres. 6 acres are parks and preserves, 57 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
222 acres · of 23.8 sq mi of land
Trails
3.1 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
6 ac
57 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
9%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Fisher Oak Savanna Nature Preserve, with 2.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
222 conserved acres
1% of Milroy Township’s land. Who manages Milroy Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits198 ac
Joint152 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)64 ac
Conservation Easement · 216 acState Conservation Area · 198 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 24 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Oak Savanna Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | Land trusts & nonprofits | 198 | Open |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Milroy 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 37 | 49 | 62 | 73 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 78 | 65 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 5.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Milroy Township →
Next door
Milroy Township and its neighbors
Milroy Township has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milroy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marion Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 17 | 75% | C |
| Princeton Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 12 | 56% | C− |
| Monon Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 12 | 48% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Milroy Township
Where can I hike in Milroy Township?
The longest trail networks: Fisher Oak Savanna Nature Preserve, 2.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Milroy Township’s trails?
Fisher Oak Savanna Nature Preserve doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Milroy Township?
431 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Milroy Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 157 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Milroy 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 →