Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
Managed by Bloomington Parks & Recreation
83 acres5.2 mi of trail
Wapehani Mountain Bike Path
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: User:Vmenkov · CC BY-SA 3.0BOutdoors
Outdoors in Perry Township
Perry Township has 17 miles of mapped trails, 0.5 for every square mile of land
The biggest trail networks: Wapehani Mountain Bike Park (5.2 mi), RCA Community Park (1.4 mi), Winslow Woods Park (1.1 mi). 73% of residents live within a half mile of a park. 4% of Perry Township’s land is conserved, about 870 acres.
Ahead of 58% of U.S. towns · #136 of 593 in Indiana. What drives it
Conserved land
4%
870 acres · of 35.4 sq mi of land
Trails
17 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
570 ac
11 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
73%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
50 mi
7.2 mi lanes · 42 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Perry Township have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Perry Township is ahead of 58% of U.S. towns, #136 of 593 in Indiana. Trail miles hold the grade up; park acres per resident pull it down.
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OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Perry Township’s overall grade.
Conserved land4% of the land · typical IN town 2% · U.S. 4%BTrails0.5 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (17 mi) · IN 0.1 · U.S. 0.4BPark land11 acres of park per 1,000 residents (570 acres) · IN 10 · U.S. 13B−Parks close to home73% of residents within a half mile of a park · IN 51% · U.S. 72%B
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 58%
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Indiana towns of 2,500+ (593)Ahead of 77%
Few Indiana towns conserve much land (a typical one, 2%; the U.S., 4%), so Perry Township’s 4% is ahead of 73% of Indiana towns, while its trails per square mile lead 80% of them.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B− to B. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Wapehani Mountain Bike Park, with 5.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
RCA Community Park
Managed by Bloomington Parks & Recreation
48 acres1.4 mi of trail
RCA community park dirt path
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Winslow Woods Park
Managed by Bloomington Parks & Recreation
38 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Olcott Park
Managed by Bloomington Parks & Recreation
33 acres1 mi of trail
Olcott XC Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Twin Lakes Sports Park
Managed by Bloomington Parks & Recreation
56 acres0.9 mi of trail
Twin Lakes Natural Surface Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Latimer Woods
Nature preserve
11 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
James C Muller Park Nature and Hiking Area
Park
7 acres0.4 mi of trail
Twin Lakes Natural Surface Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 21 parks & preserves
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park83 acres · 5.2 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsRCA Community Park48 acres · 1.4 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsWinslow Woods Park38 acres · 1.1 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsOlcott Park33 acres · 1 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsTwin Lakes Sports Park56 acres · 0.9 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsLatimer Woods11 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsJames C Muller Park Nature and Hiking Area7 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsJackson Creek Park18 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsWinslow Sports Park35 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsBryan Park30 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsSherwood Oaks Park15 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsThe Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park (Third Street Park)3 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsSwitchyard Park75 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsGoat Farm Park34 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsSoutheast Park8 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsBuilding Trades Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsSeminary Square Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsBroadview Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Schmalz Farm Park6 acres · Bloomington Parks & Recreation
DirectionsCathcart Park4 acres
Cartop State Recreation Area4 acres · Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
870 conserved acres
4% of Perry Township’s land. Who manages Perry Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city481 ac
Army Corps of Engineers202 ac
Private owners159 ac
County19 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits9 ac
Local Park · 430 acRecreation Management Area · 202 acPrivate Park · 159 acState Recreation Area · 35 acLocal Conservation Area · 21 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 202 | Open |
| Bloomington Country Club Private Park | Private owners | 159 | Open |
| Unknown Park Local Park | Town or city | 80 | Open |
| Twin Lakes Sports Park Local Park | Town or city | 50 | Open |
| RCA Community Park Local Park | Town or city | 47 | Open |
| Wapehani Mountain Bike Park Local Park | Town or city | 47 | Open |
| Olcott Park Local Park | Town or city | 41 | Open |
| Winslow Woods Park Local Park | Town or city | 40 | Open |
| Winslow Sport Complex and Trail State Recreation Area | Town or city | 35 | Open |
| Goat Farm Park Local Park | Town or city | 34 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
49 places to go in Perry Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Perry Township
1 public pool without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Perry Township
Broadview Park PlaygroundIn Broadview Park
DirectionsHarmony School Playground
DirectionsSteeplechase Playground
DirectionsTot Lot PlaygroundIn Bryan Park
DirectionsWalnut Woods Community Playground
Directions39 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Perry Township
Large Dog ParkIn Switchyard Park
DirectionsSmall Dog ParkIn Switchyard Park
DirectionsStarbarks Park
DirectionsPlus 1 dog park without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Perry Township
CartopIn Cartop State Recreation Area
DirectionsPicnic areas in Perry Township
3 picnic areas without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Community gardens in Perry Township
1 community garden without a name on the map.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 6.8 miUnpaved · 4.5 mi
RCA community park dirt path1.1 mi
Olcott XC Trail0.9 mi
Twin Lakes Natural Surface Trail0.4 mi
Wapehani Natural Surface Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
50 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
7.2 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
42 mi
off-road bike paths
1.3 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
48Tennis
19Basketball
17Baseball
14Pickleball
8Equestrian
3Football
3Soccer
2Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →13 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Carter-Randall-Parker HouseBuilding · listed 2018
About itTate-Tatum FarmDistrict · listed 2020
About itStipp-Bender FarmBuilding · listed 2023
About it1 more on the History page.
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Perry 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 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 42 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 67 | 53 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 5.2 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Perry Township →
Next door
Perry Township and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Bloomington Township23 miSalt Creek Township19 miPerry Township17 miClear Creek Township13 miVan Buren Township6.9 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township | 4% | 0.5 | 11 | 73% | B |
| Van Buren Township | 2% | 0.2 | 17 | 42% | C+ |
| Clear Creek Township | 33% | 0.4 | 8 | 7% | B− |
| Salt Creek Township | 52% | 0.7 | 63 | 4% | B+ |
| Bloomington Township | 8% | 0.6 | 44 | 88% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Perry Township
Where can I hike in Perry Township?
The longest trail networks: Wapehani Mountain Bike Park, 5.2 miles; RCA Community Park, 1.4 miles; Winslow Woods Park, 1.1 miles; Olcott Park, 1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Perry Township is conserved land?
4% of its land, against a typical 2% for an Indiana town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Perry Township’s trails?
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park and RCA Community Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Perry Township?
50 miles of bike routes are on the map: 7.2 of painted or protected lanes, 42 of off-road paths and 1.3 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Perry Township?
61,578 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Perry Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 706 of them inside the town line.
How much outdoors does Perry Township have?
Ahead of 58% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #136 of 593 in Indiana. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Perry 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 →