Spring Lake Park Reserve
Park
843 acres4.7 mi of trail
Trail along the shore of Spring Lake
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Nininger Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Nininger Township
The biggest trail networks: Spring Lake Park Reserve (4.7 mi). 853 acres are parks and preserves, 939 per 1,000 residents. 4.8 miles of mapped trail cross Nininger Township, 0.4 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
under 1%
10 acres · of 13.3 sq mi of land
Trails
4.8 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
853 ac
939 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
33%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
13 mi
7.5 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
3
1 boat launch
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 Spring Lake Park Reserve, with 4.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
13 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
10 conserved acres
under 1% of Nininger Township’s land. Water is left out: Nininger Township has 13.3 square miles of land and 4.0 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Nininger Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Federal Land10 ac
National Public Lands · 10 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Rebecca Park National Public Lands | Other or Unknown Federal Land | 10 | Open |
Things to do
10 places to go in Nininger Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Nininger Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Nininger Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Nininger Township
Spring Lake OverlookIn Spring Lake Park Reserve
DirectionsPicnic areas in Nininger Township
7 picnic areas without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 named trail and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 3.8 mi
Trail along the shore of Spring Lake0.6 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
13 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
7.5 mi
off-road bike paths
5.6 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
10Tennis
4Football
3Baseball
3Softball
2Lacrosse
2Soccer
2Tracks
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The walking year in Nininger 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 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 58 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
February is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Nininger Township →
Next door
Nininger Township and its neighbors
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Denmark Township22 miRosemount17 miCottage Grove17 miNininger Township4.8 miHastings2.7 miVermillion Township1.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nininger Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hastings | 14% | 0.3 | 19 | 99%+ | A− |
| Cottage Grove | 9% | 0.5 | 45 | 97% | A |
| Rosemount | 4% | 0.5 | 32 | 96% | A− |
| Denmark Township | 6% | 0.8 | 791 | 40% | A− |
| Vermillion Township | 3% | under 0.1 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Nininger Township
Where can I hike in Nininger Township?
The longest trail networks: Spring Lake Park Reserve, 4.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Nininger Township’s trails?
Spring Lake Park Reserve and Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Nininger Township?
13 miles of bike routes are on the map: 7.5 of off-road paths and 5.6 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Nininger Township?
17,022 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Nininger Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 863 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Nininger 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 →