Few parks or trails are on the map in Center Township
26% of Center Township’s land is conserved, about 5,847 acres. 75 acres are parks and preserves, 1,866 per 1,000 residents. 8.8 miles of mapped trail cross Center Township, 0.2 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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5,847 conserved acres
26% of Center Township’s land. Who manages Center Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5,770 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 74 | Open |
| Douglas County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 | Restricted |
| Douglas County Waterfowl Production Area Of Sd Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 | Restricted |
1 lakes & rivers
September is the best month for walking in Center 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 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 34 | 46 | 58 | 70 | 80 | 87 | 84 | 76 | 61 | 46 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 3.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Center Township →
Center Township and its neighbors
Center Township has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Truro Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crystal Lake 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 Center Township
Is there public land near Center Township?
1,253 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Center Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 75 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Center 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 →