Dodd Ford Bridge · Photo: Jerry Mathiason · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Shelby Township
4% of Shelby Township’s land is conserved, about 808 acres. 0.1 miles of mapped trail cross Shelby Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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808 conserved acres
4% of Shelby Township’s land. Who manages Shelby Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 486 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 305 | Restricted |
| Ida Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Blue Earth) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 169 | Restricted |
3 lakes & rivers
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
September is the best month for walking in Shelby 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 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 57 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 43 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 5.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Shelby Township →
Shelby Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sterling Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Winnebago City 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 Shelby Township
Is there public land near Shelby Township?
148 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Shelby 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 Shelby Township neighbors.
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 →