South Central Unit
Nature preserve
4 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Polonia Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Polonia Township
The biggest trail networks: South Central Unit (0.5 mi). 12% of Polonia Township’s land is conserved, about 2,715 acres. 9.6 miles of mapped trail cross Polonia Township, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
12%
2,715 acres · of 36.7 sq mi of land
Trails
9.6 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
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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The longest trail network is South Central Unit, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Central Unit
Nature preserve
2 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Bonasa Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
826 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Polonia Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
354 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 6 parks & preserves
South Central Unit4 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
Central Unit2 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Bonasa Wildlife Management Area826 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Polonia Wildlife Management Area354 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Beaches Lake Wildlife Management Area6 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Main Unit1 acres
Who protects it
2,715 conserved acres
12% of Polonia Township’s land. Who manages Polonia Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)1,514 ac
State fish & wildlife1,199 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2 ac
Conservation Easement · 1,516 acState Conservation Area · 1,199 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonasa State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 837 | Restricted |
| Polonia State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 354 | Restricted |
| Beaches Lake State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 7 | Restricted |
| Taxidae State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1 | Restricted |
Things to do
1 places to go in Polonia Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Polonia Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
When to get out
The walking year in Polonia 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) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.8 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 14 | 20 | 34 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 68 | 52 | 34 | 20 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Polonia Township →
Next door
Polonia Township and its neighbors
Polonia Township has the second most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polonia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Barto Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Dewey 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 Polonia Township
Where can I hike in Polonia Township?
The longest trail networks: South Central Unit, 0.5 miles; Central Unit, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Polonia Township’s trails?
South Central Unit and Central Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Polonia Township?
2,250 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Polonia Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Polonia 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 →