Litchfield Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
121 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Litchfield Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Litchfield Township
13% of Litchfield Township’s land is conserved, about 2,563 acres. 16 acres are parks and preserves, 21 per 1,000 residents. 0.9 miles of mapped trail cross Litchfield Township.
Conserved land
13%
2,563 acres · of 31.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.9 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
16 ac
21 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
21%
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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,563 conserved acres
13% of Litchfield Township’s land. Water is left out: Litchfield Township has 31.4 square miles of land and 2.2 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Litchfield Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,894 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)182 ac
State fish & wildlife126 ac
Other state land116 ac
Town or city11 ac
Resource Management Area · 1,669 acConservation Easement · 1,523 acState Conservation Area · 126 acLocal Park · 11 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,669 | Restricted |
| Litchfield State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 121 | Restricted |
| West Ripley Park Local Park | Town or city | 11 | Open |
| Ripley Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Meeker) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 5 | Restricted |
Things to do
1 places to go in Litchfield Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Litchfield Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
9 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Ness Lutheran Church and CemeteryDistrict · listed 2025
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Litchfield 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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 26 | 39 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 40 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Litchfield Township →
Next door
Litchfield Township and its neighbors
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Darwin Township3.1 miActon Township1.6 miLitchfield1.4 miLitchfield Township0.9 miHarvey Township0.5 miGreenleaf Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Litchfield | 7% | 0.3 | 30 | 98% | A− |
| Acton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Darwin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Greenleaf 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 | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Litchfield Township
Where can I hike in Litchfield Township?
The longest trail networks: Ladybird Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Litchfield Township’s trails?
Litchfield Wildlife Management Area and Ladybird Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Litchfield Township?
1,082 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Litchfield Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 16 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Litchfield 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 →