Union Grove State Park
Park
485 acres5.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Nora Store · Photo: Michaelzamboni · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Emmet Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Emmet Township
The biggest trail networks: Union Grove State Park (5.2 mi). 2% of Emmet Township’s land is conserved, about 568 acres. 492 acres are parks and preserves, 3,513 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
568 acres · of 36.0 sq mi of land
Trails
10 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
492 ac
3,513 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
14%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Union Grove State Park, with 5.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
568 conserved acres
2% of Emmet Township’s land. Who manages Emmet Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks496 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)72 ac
State Conservation Area · 496 acConservation Easement · 72 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 72 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Grove State Conservation Area | State parks | 496 | Restricted |
Things to do
5 places to go in Emmet Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Emmet Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Emmet Township
Parkview HillIn Union Grove State Park
DirectionsPicnic areas in Emmet Township
2 picnic areas without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Campgrounds in Emmet Township
Union Grove CampgroundFee · In Union Grove State Park
DirectionsHistory along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The best walking months in Emmet Township: April 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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 33 | 46 | 59 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 82 | 75 | 62 | 45 | 31 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Emmet Township →
Next door
Emmet Township and its neighbors
Emmet Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Emmet Township10 miBig Springs Township6.7 miPrairie Township3.8 miSpink Township1.9 miGarfield Township1.8 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Prairie Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Big Springs 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 | ||||
| Spink 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 Emmet Township
Where can I hike in Emmet Township?
The longest trail networks: Union Grove State Park, 5.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Emmet Township’s trails?
Union Grove State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Emmet Township?
1,184 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Emmet Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 492 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Emmet Township neighbors.
Share a tip
Sources
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 →