Few parks or trails are on the map in Richland Township
3% of Richland Township’s land is conserved, about 712 acres. 719 acres are parks and preserves, 3,597 per 1,000 residents. 40% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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712 conserved acres
3% of Richland Township’s land. Who manages Richland Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 644 | Open |
| Ottawa State Fishing Lake State Recreation Area | Other state land | 67 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
April is the best month for walking in Richland 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) | 40 | 45 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 87 | 92 | 90 | 82 | 69 | 55 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 5.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Richland Township →
Richland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ottawa Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Concord 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 Richland Township
Is there public land near Richland Township?
754 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Richland Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 719 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Richland 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 →