Lone Star Lake Park
Managed by Douglas County
298 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Bhall87 · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Marion Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Marion Township
The biggest trail networks: Lone Star Lake Park (0.6 mi). 2% of Marion Township’s land is conserved, about 1,001 acres. 300 acres are parks and preserves, 311 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
1,001 acres · of 71.1 sq mi of land
Trails
0.9 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
300 ac
311 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
7%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,037 ft
Twin Mounds
Lakes & rivers
3
1 beach · 2 boat launches
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 Lone Star Lake Park, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Clinton Wildlife Area
Managed by Kansas Department Of Wildife and Parks
796 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
1,001 conserved acres
2% of Marion Township’s land. Who manages Marion Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Army Corps of Engineers828 ac
State parks815 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits159 ac
Recreation Management Area · 828 acState Conservation Area · 815 acUnknown Easement · 159 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 828 | Open |
| Clinton Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State parks | 815 | Restricted |
Things to do
6 places to go in Marion Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Marion Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Marion Township
1 playground without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Marion Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Marion Township
Twin Mounds1,037 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Marion Township
Lone Star Lake CampgroundIn Lone Star Lake Park
DirectionsTrails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →4 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Marion 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 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 45 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 80 | 68 | 54 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Marion Township →
Next door
Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Willow Springs Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | under 1 | 3% | D− |
| Elk Township | under 1% | 0.1 | 33 | 39% | C− |
| Clinton 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 Marion Township
Where can I hike in Marion Township?
The longest trail networks: Lone Star Lake Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Marion Township’s trails?
Lone Star Lake Park and Clinton Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Marion Township?
13,304 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Marion Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 314 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Marion 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 →