Few parks or trails are on the map in Monroe Township
21% of Monroe Township’s land is conserved, about 5,168 acres. 5,044 acres are parks and preserves, 7,643 per 1,000 residents. 14 miles of mapped trail cross Monroe Township, 0.4 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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5,168 conserved acres
21% of Monroe Township’s land. Who manages Monroe Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 147 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Washington State Forest State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 5,021 | Open |
2 places to go in Monroe Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Monroe Township: July and August
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) | 40 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.3 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Monroe Township →
Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Driftwood Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grassy Fork Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jefferson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington Township | 2% | under 0.1 | 96 | 32% | C+ |
| Gibson Township | 20% | 0.3 | 3,463 | 39% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Monroe Township
Is there public land near Monroe Township?
25,178 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Monroe Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,044 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Monroe 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 →