Few parks or trails are on the map in Buffalo Township
15% of Buffalo Township’s land is conserved, about 3,316 acres. 414 acres are parks and preserves, 1,681 per 1,000 residents. 0.2 miles of mapped trail cross Buffalo Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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3,316 conserved acres
15% of Buffalo Township’s land. Who manages Buffalo Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,073 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3,187 | Restricted |
| Diamond Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 259 | Open |
| Horsted Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 237 | Restricted |
| Island Lake Game Production Area State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 124 | Open |
| Buffalo Lake Game Production Area State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 28 | Open |
| Mccook County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 5 | Restricted |
1 lakes & rivers
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The walking year in Buffalo 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 25 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 43 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Buffalo Township →
Buffalo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Taopi Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clear Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ramsey Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Franklin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Buffalo Township
Is there public land near Buffalo Township?
1,814 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Buffalo Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 414 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Buffalo 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 →