Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Swan Township
9% of Swan Township’s land is conserved, about 2,196 acres. 491 acres are parks and preserves, 571 per 1,000 residents. 1.9 miles of mapped trail cross Swan Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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2,196 conserved acres
9% of Swan Township’s land. Who manages Swan Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 1,709 | Open |
| Zaleski State Forest State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 487 | Open |
August is the best month for walking in Swan 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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 38 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 66 | 53 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Swan Township →
Swan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brown Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 515 | 18% | C− |
| Benton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elk Township | 3% | under 0.1 | 251 | 41% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Swan Township
Is there public land near Swan Township?
74,827 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Swan Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,211 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Swan 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 →