The Wayne Helton Memorial Wildlife Area
Nature preserve
2,568 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Fox Creek Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Fox Creek Township
11% of Fox Creek Township’s land is conserved, about 2,559 acres.
Conserved land
11%
2,559 acres · of 36.5 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,559 conserved acres
11% of Fox Creek Township’s land. Who manages Fox Creek Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Not recorded2,559 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,559 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helton (The Wayne) Mem Wa State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 2,532 | Restricted |
| Helton Prairie Natural Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 27 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Fox Creek 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 40 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 65 | 51 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Fox Creek Township →
Next door
Fox Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sugar Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sherman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Taylor 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 Fox Creek Township
Are dogs allowed on Fox Creek Township’s trails?
The Wayne Helton Memorial Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Fox Creek Township?
2,052 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Fox Creek 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 Fox Creek 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 →