Few parks or trails are on the map in Ross Township
10% of Ross Township’s land is conserved, about 2,381 acres. 9 acres are parks and preserves, 12 per 1,000 residents. 1.8 miles of mapped trail cross Ross Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Downs City Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
2,381 conserved acres
10% of Ross Township’s land. Who manages Ross Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Elder Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 2,381 | Restricted |
2 places to go in Ross Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
April is the best month for walking in Ross 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 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 45 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 87 | 92 | 89 | 82 | 69 | 54 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 4.2 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Ross Township →
Ross Township and its neighbors
Ross Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bethany Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cawker Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Penn 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 Ross Township
Where can I hike in Ross Township?
The longest trail networks: Downs City Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Ross Township’s trails?
Downs City Park and Downs Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Ross Township?
12,403 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Ross Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 9 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Ross 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 →