Few parks or trails are on the map in Franklin Township
6.4 miles of mapped trail cross Franklin Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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512 conserved acres
1% of Franklin Township’s land. Who manages Franklin Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 251 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman State Lake and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State parks | 262 | Restricted |
1 lakes & rivers
April is the best month for walking in Franklin 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 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 77 | 89 | 93 | 91 | 83 | 70 | 57 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 93 °F). 3.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 93 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Franklin Township →
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Valley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Johnson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Forrester Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Highpoint Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Center Township | under 1% | 0.1 | under 1 | 53% | D |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Franklin Township
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Franklin 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 →