Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1,268 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in East Cooper Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in East Cooper Township
6% of East Cooper Township’s land is conserved, about 1,381 acres. 1.0 miles of mapped trail cross East Cooper Township.
Conserved land
6%
1,381 acres · of 35.7 sq mi of land
Trails
1.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
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 Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,381 conserved acres
6% of East Cooper Township’s land. Who manages East Cooper Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,762 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 2,762 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quivira National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,532 | Restricted |
| Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ks National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 229 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in East Cooper 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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 48 | 58 | 67 | 77 | 88 | 93 | 90 | 82 | 70 | 56 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 93 °F). 4.2 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 93 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in East Cooper Township →
Next door
East Cooper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cooper Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Putnam Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fairview 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 East Cooper Township
Where can I hike in East Cooper Township?
The longest trail networks: Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on East Cooper Township’s trails?
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near East Cooper Township?
19 acres of parks and open public land lie inside East Cooper 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 East Cooper 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 →