Gross State Aid Bridge · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Sparta Township
4% of Sparta Township’s land is conserved, about 807 acres. 0.4 miles of mapped trail cross Sparta Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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807 conserved acres
4% of Sparta Township’s land. Who manages Sparta Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 760 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis And Clark Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 47 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
September is the best month for walking in Sparta 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 37 | 49 | 61 | 72 | 82 | 87 | 84 | 77 | 63 | 48 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Sparta Township →
Sparta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bohemia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Raymond Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Verdigre Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Niobrara Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spade 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 Sparta Township
Is there public land near Sparta Township?
13,835 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sparta Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 39 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sparta Township neighbors.
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 →