Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
988 acres1.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Taylor Creek Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Taylor Creek Township
The biggest trail networks: Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve (1.2 mi). 6% of Taylor Creek Township’s land is conserved, about 1,112 acres. 24 acres are parks and preserves, 41 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
1,112 acres · of 27.9 sq mi of land
Trails
1.2 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
24 ac
41 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
5%
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 Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve, with 1.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,112 conserved acres
6% of Taylor Creek Township’s land. Who manages Taylor Creek Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,055 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)57 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,055 acConservation Easement · 57 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Woods Dedicated Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,055 | Closed |
When to get out
The walking year in Taylor Creek 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 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 47 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Taylor Creek Township →
Next door
Taylor Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hale Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 6 | 36% | D |
| Rushcreek Township | 3% | 0.1 | 57 | 28% | C+ |
| Buck Township | 2% | 0.1 | 160 | 51% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Taylor Creek Township
Where can I hike in Taylor Creek Township?
The longest trail networks: Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve, 1.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Taylor Creek Township’s trails?
Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Taylor Creek Township?
1,795 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Taylor Creek Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 24 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Taylor Creek 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 →