Few parks or trails are on the map in Young America Township
2% of Young America Township’s land is conserved, about 461 acres. 1 acre is park or preserve, 0.7 per 1,000 residents. 11% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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461 conserved acres
2% of Young America Township’s land. Who manages Young America Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 22 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 787 | Restricted |
| Eagle Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Carver) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 3 | Restricted |
5 lakes & rivers
1.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The walking year in Young America 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) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
January 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 Young America Township →
Young America 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young America Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Camden Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Benton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Helen 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 Young America Township
Where can I bike in Young America Township?
1.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.5 of off-road paths and 0.7 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Young America Township?
1,750 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Young America 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 Young America 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 →