Spink WPA
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
491 acres1.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Delaware Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Delaware Township
The biggest trail networks: Spink WPA (1.6 mi). 15% of Delaware Township’s land is conserved, about 3,318 acres. 126 acres are parks and preserves, 1,719 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
15%
3,318 acres · of 35.5 sq mi of land
Trails
7.2 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
126 ac
1,719 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
10%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
9
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 Spink WPA, with 1.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bailey Slough WPA
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
410 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Green WPA
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
367 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Helsene Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
273 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 8 parks & preserves
Spink WPA491 acres · 1.6 mi of trail · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Norby WPA177 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Bailey Slough WPA410 acres · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Green WPA367 acres · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Helsene Wildlife Management Area273 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsBlakesly Wildlife Management Area190 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsPine Ridge Park125 acres
Kloos WPA66 acres · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Who protects it
3,318 conserved acres
15% of Delaware Township’s land. Who manages Delaware Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service3,678 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)586 ac
State fish & wildlife464 ac
Other state land115 ac
Resource Management Area · 3,054 acConservation Easement · 1,325 acState Conservation Area · 464 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,323 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3,054 | Restricted |
| Helsene State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 273 | Restricted |
| Blakesley State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 190 | Restricted |
Trails & water
2 named trails and 9 lakes & rivers
Named trails
T-610.7 mi
T-490.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Delaware 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 19 | 24 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 57 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Delaware Township →
Next door
Delaware Township and its neighbors
Delaware Township has the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lien Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elbow Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Macsville 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 Delaware Township
Where can I hike in Delaware Township?
The longest trail networks: Spink WPA, 1.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Delaware Township’s trails?
Spink WPA and Bailey Slough WPA don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Delaware Township?
565 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Delaware Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 126 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Delaware 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 →