Butler State Fishing Lake
Managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
349 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Union Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Union Township
354 acres are parks and preserves, 1,687 per 1,000 residents. 1.7 miles of mapped trail cross Union Township. 1% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
1%
353 acres · of 62.3 sq mi of land
Trails
1.7 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
354 ac
1,687 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Butler State Fishing Lake, with 0.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
353 conserved acres
1% of Union Township’s land. Who manages Union Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks353 ac
State Recreation Area · 353 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler State Fishing Lake State Recreation Area | State parks | 353 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Union Township
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Boat launches in Union Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
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When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Union 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 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 48 | 58 | 67 | 75 | 84 | 90 | 89 | 81 | 69 | 56 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 90 °F). 5.6 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 90 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Union Township →
Next door
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Harvey Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hickory Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Union Center 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 Union Township
Where can I hike in Union Township?
The longest trail networks: Butler State Fishing Lake, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Union Township’s trails?
Butler State Fishing Lake doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Union Township?
359 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Union Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 354 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Union 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 →