Willard Marsh Wildlife Area
Nature preserve
1,323 acres2.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Richmond Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Richmond Township
The biggest trail networks: Willard Marsh Wildlife Area (2.6 mi). 11% of Richmond Township’s land is conserved, about 1,708 acres. 1,715 acres are parks and preserves, 2,165 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
11%
1,708 acres · of 25.5 sq mi of land
Trails
3.9 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,715 ac
2,165 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
37%
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 Willard Marsh Wildlife Area, with 2.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,708 conserved acres
11% of Richmond Township’s land. Who manages Richmond Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,708 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,708 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Marsh Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,708 | Open |
When to get out
The best walking months in Richmond Township: August and September
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 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 63 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Richmond Township →
Next door
Richmond Township and its neighbors
Richmond Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Richmond Township3.9 miVenice Township0.6 miNew Haven Township0.3 miWillard0.1 miGreenfield Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Willard | 3% | under 0.1 | 10 | 92% | C+ |
| Venice Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 30 | 53% | C |
| New Haven Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 15 | 38% | C− |
| Greenfield Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 53 | 2% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Richmond Township
Where can I hike in Richmond Township?
The longest trail networks: Willard Marsh Wildlife Area, 2.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Richmond Township’s trails?
Willard Marsh Wildlife Area and Willard City Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Richmond Township?
2,396 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Richmond Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,715 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Richmond 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 →