Few parks or trails are on the map in Salem Township
9% of Salem Township’s land is conserved, about 930 acres. 647 acres are parks and preserves, 702 per 1,000 residents. 36% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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930 conserved acres
9% of Salem Township’s land. Who manages Salem Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Recreational Park Local Park | Not recorded | 989 | Open |
| Kahle Lake (formerly Mill Creek Dam Site) State Other or Unknown | State fish & wildlife | 234 | Open |
| Park Expansion Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 88 | Open |
| Township Of Salem Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 47 | Open |
| Salem Twp School Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 1 | Open |
1 places to go in Salem Township
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1 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Salem Township: April, May, 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 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Salem Township →
Salem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Richland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashland Township | 6% | 0.4 | 21 | 34% | B |
| Richland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Beaver Township | 4% | 0.1 | 412 | 40% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Salem Township
Is there public land near Salem Township?
16,760 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Salem Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 881 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Salem 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 →