Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Union Township
1% of Union Township’s land is conserved, about 190 acres. 25 acres are parks and preserves, 62 per 1,000 residents. 8% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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190 conserved acres
1% of Union Township’s land. Who manages Union Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 165 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakcrest Camp Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 24 | Open |
| Mccracken Fen Dedicated Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1 | Closed |
4 lakes & rivers
August is the best month for walking in Union 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) | 34 | 38 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Union Township →
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Harrison Township | 7% | under 0.1 | 14 | 31% | C+ |
| Harrison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Liberty Township | 3% | under 0.1 | 9 | 40% | C |
| Miami Township | 4% | under 0.1 | 9 | 56% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Union Township
Is there public land near Union Township?
2,472 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Union Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 25 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Union 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 →