Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Few parks or trails are on the map in Blakeley Township
The biggest trail networks: Ney WMA (1.7 mi), Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area (0.7 mi). 3% of Blakeley Township’s land is conserved, about 582 acres. 453 acres are parks and preserves, 1,167 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Ney WMA, with 1.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
Clark Lake Wildlife Management Area
PF - Module #1 Wildlife Management Area
All 6 parks & preserves
582 conserved acres
3% of Blakeley Township’s land. Who manages Blakeley Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 539 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Lake State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 32 | Restricted |
| PF - Module #1 State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 11 | Restricted |
3 lakes & rivers
0.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
The walking year in Blakeley 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 27 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 58 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Blakeley Township →
Blakeley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Faxon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jessenland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Belle Plaine | 1% | 0.5 | 8 | 90% | B− |
| Belle Plaine Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tyrone 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 Blakeley Township
Where can I hike in Blakeley Township?
The longest trail networks: Ney WMA, 1.7 miles; Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Blakeley Township’s trails?
Ney WMA and Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Blakeley Township?
0.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.1 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Blakeley Township?
1,677 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Blakeley Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 453 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Blakeley 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 →