Spring River Wildlife Area
Managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
397 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Shawnee Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Shawnee Township
2% of Shawnee Township’s land is conserved, about 437 acres.
Conserved land
2%
437 acres · of 34.9 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
437 conserved acres
2% of Shawnee Township’s land. Who manages Shawnee Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife437 ac
State Conservation Area · 437 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring River Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 437 | Restricted |
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Shawnee 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) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 45 | 50 | 60 | 69 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 90 | 82 | 71 | 58 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
January is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 91 °F). 6.6 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 91 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Shawnee Township →
Next door
Shawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lowell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pleasant View 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 Shawnee Township
Are dogs allowed on Shawnee Township’s trails?
Spring River Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Shawnee Township?
1,441 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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 →