Few parks or trails are on the map in Dixon Township
17% of Dixon Township’s land is conserved, about 3,905 acres. 1.2 miles of mapped trail cross Dixon Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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3,905 conserved acres
17% of Dixon Township’s land. Who manages Dixon Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2,933 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 358 | Restricted |
| Hayes Slough State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 318 | Restricted |
| Rasmussen State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 283 | Restricted |
| Bochek State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 152 | Restricted |
| Dixon State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 40 | Restricted |
3 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The walking year in Dixon 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 54 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 57 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Dixon Township →
Dixon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Opdahl Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Garfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pleasant 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 Dixon Township
Is there public land near Dixon Township?
1,601 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Dixon Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Dixon 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 →