Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Managed by National Park Service
1,293 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dogs usually limited
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Outdoors in Date Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Date Township
The biggest trail networks: Ozark National Scenic Riverways (0.8 mi). 6% of Date Township’s land is conserved, about 1,482 acres. 4 acres are parks and preserves, 11 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
1,482 acres · of 36.1 sq mi of land
Trails
2.2 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
4 ac
11 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
3 boat launches
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Ozark National Scenic Riverways, with 0.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,482 conserved acres
6% of Date Township’s land. Who manages Date Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service1,234 ac
Other or Unknown Federal Land198 ac
Not recorded248 ac
Wild and Scenic River · 1,034 acConservation Easement · 398 acState Conservation Area · 245 acState Recreation Area · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark National Scenic Riverways Wild and Scenic River | National Park Service | 1,034 | Open |
| Barn Hollow Natural Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 245 | Restricted |
| South Prong Access State Recreation Area | Not recorded | 4 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Date Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Date Township
Picnic areas in Date Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
June is the best month for walking in Date 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) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 49 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 88 | 80 | 70 | 57 | 47 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.0 |
January is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 5.6 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Date Township →
Next door
Date 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Carroll Township | 2% | 0.1 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
| Pierce 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 Date Township
Where can I hike in Date Township?
The longest trail networks: Ozark National Scenic Riverways, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Date Township’s trails?
Ozark National Scenic Riverways doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Date Township?
6,144 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Date Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,044 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Date 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 →