Schoneman County Park
Park
60 acres0.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Michel Curi · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Luverne Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Luverne Township
The biggest trail networks: Schoneman County Park (0.9 mi). 3% of Luverne Township’s land is conserved, about 591 acres. 58 acres are parks and preserves, 96 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
3%
591 acres · of 32.3 sq mi of land
Trails
3.4 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
58 ac
96 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
11%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.4 mi
0.2 mi lanes · 2.2 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Schoneman County Park, with 0.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Russ Blanford Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
152 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Rock River Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
298 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
P.F. Mulder Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
86 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
591 conserved acres
3% of Luverne Township’s land. Who manages Luverne Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife548 ac
Other state land43 ac
State Conservation Area · 548 acConservation Easement · 43 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 290 | Restricted |
| Russ Blanford State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 152 | Restricted |
| P.F. Mulder State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 86 | Restricted |
| Stephen State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 20 | Restricted |
| Stephen State Aquatic Management Area (Rock) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1 | Restricted |
Things to do
2 places to go in Luverne Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Luverne Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Luverne Township
TowerIn Schoneman County Park
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
2.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.2 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
2.2 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Bridge No. 1482Structure · listed 1992
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Luverne 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 25 | 30 | 43 | 57 | 70 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 60 | 43 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Luverne Township →
Next door
Luverne Township and its neighbors
Luverne Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Mound Township14 miLuverne Township3.4 miBeaver Creek Township1.0 miLuverne0.5 miClinton Township0.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Luverne | 6% | 0.1 | 29 | 99%+ | A− |
| Beaver Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mound Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clinton 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 Luverne Township
Where can I hike in Luverne Township?
The longest trail networks: Schoneman County Park, 0.9 miles; Russ Blanford Wildlife Management Area, 0.4 miles; Rock River Wildlife Management Area, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Luverne Township’s trails?
Schoneman County Park and Russ Blanford Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Luverne Township?
2.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of painted or protected lanes and 2.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Luverne Township?
2,079 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Luverne Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 58 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Luverne 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 →