Prairie Wolf State Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
688 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
U.S. Indian Industrial School · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0–Not graded
Outdoors in Genoa Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Genoa Township
5% of Genoa Township’s land is conserved, about 1,133 acres. 1% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
5%
1,133 acres · of 32.3 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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.
Headworks Park Public Power District Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
212 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Loup Public Power District State Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
5 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
1,133 conserved acres
5% of Genoa Township’s land. Who manages Genoa Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,693 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)181 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,693 acConservation Easement · 181 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Dworak Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,484 | Open |
| Loup Public Power District Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 210 | Restricted |
Trails & water
2 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).
U.S. Indian Industrial SchoolBuilding · listed 1978
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Genoa 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 39 | 51 | 62 | 73 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 50 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Genoa Township →
Next door
Genoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Prairie Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Oconee Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Council Creek 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 Genoa Township
Are dogs allowed on Genoa Township’s trails?
Prairie Wolf State Wildlife Management Area and Headworks Park Public Power District Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Genoa Township?
681 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Genoa 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 Genoa 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 →