Few parks or trails are on the map in Norden Township
28% of Norden Township’s land is conserved, about 6,850 acres. 77 acres are parks and preserves, 197 per 1,000 residents. 4.2 miles of mapped trail cross Norden Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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6,850 conserved acres
28% of Norden Township’s land. Water is left out: Norden Township has 38.9 square miles of land and 14.0 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Norden Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 6,482 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harju State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 150 | Restricted |
| Izaak Walton State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 75 | Restricted |
| Lake John State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 55 | Restricted |
| West Lake Poinsett State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 42 | Open |
| Saaranen Beach State Park | State fish & wildlife | 31 | Open |
| Sorenson Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 16 | Restricted |
1 places to go in Norden Township
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1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
5 lakes & rivers
0.9 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
The walking year in Norden 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 | 55 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 57 | 41 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Norden Township →
Norden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hayti Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cleveland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Florence Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Laketon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Badger 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 Norden Township
Are dogs allowed on Norden Township’s trails?
Lake Norden Recreation Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Norden Township?
0.9 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.9 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Norden Township?
1,509 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Norden Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 77 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Norden 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 →