Few parks or trails are on the map in Herrick Township
47% of Herrick Township’s land is conserved, about 12,930 acres. 761 acres are parks and preserves, 3,238 per 1,000 residents. 0.5 miles of mapped trail cross Herrick Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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12,930 conserved acres
47% of Herrick Township’s land. Who manages Herrick Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 11,602 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 58 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 632 | Open |
| Deuel County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 378 | Restricted |
| Crystal Springs Fee Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 221 | Unknown |
| Briggs Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 127 | Open |
| Gary Gulch State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 117 | Restricted |
| Cornell Slough State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 30 | Restricted |
| Lake Oliver State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 11 | Restricted |
5 lakes & rivers
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
September is the best month for walking in Herrick 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 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 26 | 39 | 54 | 67 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 57 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Herrick Township →
Herrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gary | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Norden 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 | ||||
| Glenwood 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 Herrick Township
Is there public land near Herrick Township?
2,373 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Herrick Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 761 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Herrick 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 →