Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Smiths Grove
5% of Smiths Grove’s land is conserved, about 23 acres. 18 acres are parks and preserves, 23 per 1,000 residents. 2.0 miles of mapped trail cross Smiths Grove, 2.6 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Ed Spear Park, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
23 conserved acres
5% of Smiths Grove’s land. Who manages Smiths Grove’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Spear Park Local Park | Town or city | 17 | Open |
| North Warren School/Community Park Local Park | County | 6 | Open |
10 places to go in Smiths Grove
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
10 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.
8 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
April is the best month for walking in Smiths Grove
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) | 46 | 50 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 89 | 83 | 72 | 59 | 49 |
| Rain (in) | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.8 |
August is the driest month (3.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.3 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Smiths Grove →
Questions about parks and trails in Smiths Grove
Where can I hike in Smiths Grove?
The longest trail networks: Ed Spear Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Smiths Grove’s trails?
Ed Spear Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Smiths Grove?
18,431 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Smiths Grove or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 18 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Smiths Grove 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 →