Jaycee Park
Park
36 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Westford Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Westford Township
The biggest trail networks: Jaycee Park (0.5 mi). 5% of Westford Township’s land is conserved, about 1,204 acres. 37 acres are parks and preserves, 116 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
1,204 acres · of 36.3 sq mi of land
Trails
1.1 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
37 ac
116 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
4%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
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 Jaycee Park, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Perch Creek Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
696 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Fox Lake Conservation League
Nature preserve
300 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Armbrust Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
66 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
1,204 conserved acres
5% of Westford Township’s land. Who manages Westford Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land644 ac
State fish & wildlife559 ac
Conservation Easement · 644 acState Conservation Area · 559 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perch Creek State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 494 | Restricted |
| Armbrust State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 66 | Restricted |
Things to do
1 places to go in Westford Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Westford Township
Perch Lake Park CampgroundFee · In Jaycee Park
DirectionsTrails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Westford 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) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 60 | 43 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Westford Township →
Next door
Westford Township and its neighbors
Westford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westford Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rutland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waverly 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 Westford Township
Where can I hike in Westford Township?
The longest trail networks: Jaycee Park, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Westford Township’s trails?
Jaycee Park and Perch Creek Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Westford Township?
286 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Westford Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 37 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Westford 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 →