Champion Hill Historic Park
Managed by Chase County
15 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Champion
9% of Champion’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 9% of Champion’s land is conserved, about 17 acres. 19 acres are parks and preserves, 161 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
9%
17 acres · of 0.2 sq mi of land
Trails
0.1 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
19 ac
161 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
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
17 conserved acres
9% of Champion’s land. Who manages Champion’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife17 ac
State Recreation Area · 11 acState Historic or Cultural Area · 5 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion State Recreation Area State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 11 | Open |
| Champion Mill State Historical Park State Historic or Cultural Area | State fish & wildlife | 5 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Champion
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Picnic areas in Champion
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
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 2 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Champion MillDistrict · listed 1988
About itWhen to get out
April is the best month for walking in Champion
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 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 42 | 45 | 56 | 63 | 73 | 85 | 91 | 88 | 80 | 67 | 53 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
January is the driest month (0.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 91 °F). 3.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 91 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Champion →
Questions about parks and trails in Champion
Are dogs allowed on Champion’s trails?
Champion Hill Historic Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Champion?
585 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Champion or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 19 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Champion 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 →