Fountain Grove Conservation Area
Managed by Missouri Department of Conservation
4,889 acres12.1 mi of trail
Locust Creek Riparian Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Parson Creek Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Parson Creek Township
The biggest trail networks: Fountain Grove Conservation Area (12.1 mi). 27% of Parson Creek Township’s land is conserved, about 9,656 acres. 1,910 acres are parks and preserves, 2,642 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
27%
9,656 acres · of 55.6 sq mi of land
Trails
19 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,910 ac
2,642 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
48%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
12
4 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 Fountain Grove Conservation Area, with 12.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
9,656 conserved acres
27% of Parson Creek Township’s land. Who manages Parson Creek Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)2,596 ac
Not recorded8,222 ac
State Conservation Area · 5,192 acState Park · 3,030 acConservation Easement · 2,596 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Grove Conservation Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 4,944 | Restricted |
| Pershing State Park State Park | Not recorded | 3,030 | Open |
| Locust Creek Natural Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 248 | Restricted |
Things to do
6 places to go in Parson Creek Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Parson Creek Township
4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Parson Creek Township
2 scenic views without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 12 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 6.3 mi
Locust Creek Riparian Trail6.2 mi
Boardwalk Trail1.2 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Tennis
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Parson 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 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 41 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 79 | 66 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
January is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 5.3 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Parson Creek Township →
Next door
Parson Creek Township and its neighbors
Parson Creek Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Cunningham Township39 miParson Creek Township19 miWheeling Township3.7 miJefferson Township2.8 miGrand River Township1.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jefferson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wheeling Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grand River Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cunningham 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 Parson Creek Township
Where can I hike in Parson Creek Township?
The longest trail networks: Fountain Grove Conservation Area, 12.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Parson Creek Township’s trails?
Fountain Grove Conservation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Parson Creek Township?
3,801 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Parson Creek Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,910 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Parson 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 →