Few parks or trails are on the map in Racine Township
36% of Racine Township’s land is conserved, about 6,351 acres. 0.9 miles of mapped trail cross Racine Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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6,351 conserved acres
36% of Racine Township’s land. Water is left out: Racine Township has 27.9 square miles of land and 8.0 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Racine Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5,527 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 598 | Restricted |
| Breske-helwig-hedke Woods/pass State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 407 | Restricted |
| Ninke State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 79 | Restricted |
| Minnewasta Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 29 | Restricted |
| Kanago Wildlife Management Area (sports Haven) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 7 | Restricted |
| Redhead Slough State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1 | Restricted |
2 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Racine Township: August 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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 24 | 37 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Racine Township →
Racine Township and its neighbors
Racine Township has the most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waubay Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grenville 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 Racine Township
Is there public land near Racine Township?
3,829 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Racine 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 Racine 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 →