Sandpiper State Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
154 acres1.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Momence Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Momence Township
The biggest trail networks: Sandpiper State Wildlife Management Area (1.9 mi). 8% of Momence Township’s land is conserved, about 1,969 acres. 160 acres are parks and preserves, 4,095 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
8%
1,969 acres · of 36.2 sq mi of land
Trails
2.4 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
160 ac
4,095 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Sandpiper State WMA, with 1.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mallard Haven National Waterfowl Production Area
Nature preserve
710 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Krause Lagoon National Waterfowl Production Area
Nature preserve
359 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Weis Waterfowl Production Area
Nature preserve
210 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
1,969 conserved acres
8% of Momence Township’s land. Who manages Momence Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service3,553 ac
State fish & wildlife158 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)30 ac
Resource Management Area · 3,553 acState Conservation Area · 158 acConservation Easement · 30 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3,553 | Restricted |
| Sandpiper Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 158 | Open |
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Momence 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 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 41 | 53 | 63 | 74 | 84 | 88 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 51 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 4.6 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Momence Township →
Next door
Momence Township and its neighbors
Momence Township has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momence Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sheridan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bennett 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 Momence Township
Where can I hike in Momence Township?
The longest trail networks: Sandpiper State Wildlife Management Area, 1.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Momence Township’s trails?
Sandpiper State Wildlife Management Area and Mallard Haven National Waterfowl Production Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Momence Township?
1,193 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Momence Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 160 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Momence 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 →