Lake Byllesby Regional Park
Park
347 acres4.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Jerry Huddleston · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Randolph Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Randolph Township
The biggest trail networks: Lake Byllesby Regional Park (4.6 mi). 1% of Randolph Township’s land is conserved, about 74 acres. 368 acres are parks and preserves, 403 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
74 acres · of 9.3 sq mi of land
Trails
8.6 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
368 ac
403 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
59%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.7 mi
0.7 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
3
1 beach · 3 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Lake Byllesby Regional Park, with 4.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Gemini Aquatic Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
5 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
74 conserved acres
1% of Randolph Township’s land. Water is left out: Randolph Township has 9.3 square miles of land and 1.3 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Randolph Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County68 ac
State fish & wildlife6 ac
Local Park · 68 acState Conservation Area · 6 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Byllesby Park Local Park | County | 68 | Open |
| Gemini State Aquatic Management Area (Goodhue) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 6 | Restricted |
Things to do
14 places to go in Randolph Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Randolph Township
Lake Byllesby BeachIn Lake Byllesby Regional Park
DirectionsSwimming spots in Randolph Township
Lake Byllesby Beach Swimming AreaIn Lake Byllesby Regional Park
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Randolph Township
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Randolph Township
Lake Byllesby Motorboat SlipwayIn Lake Byllesby Regional Park
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Fishing spots in Randolph Township
Lilac LandingIn Lake Byllesby Regional Park
DirectionsPicnic areas in Randolph Township
fire ringIn Lake Byllesby Regional Park
DirectionsPlus 3 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Randolph Township
1 campground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.7 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.7 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
1Softball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The walking year in Randolph 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 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
February is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Randolph Township →
Next door
Randolph Township and its neighbors
Randolph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stanton Township | under 1% | 0.3 | 89 | 26% | C+ |
| Hampton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cannon Falls | 4% | 0.1 | 25 | 99% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Randolph Township
Where can I hike in Randolph Township?
The longest trail networks: Lake Byllesby Regional Park, 4.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Randolph Township’s trails?
Lake Byllesby Regional Park and Gemini Aquatic Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Randolph Township?
0.7 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.7 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Randolph Township?
5,030 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Randolph Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 368 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Randolph 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 →