Richmond Lake Recreation Area
Park
161 acres4.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Ravinia Township
More than half of Ravinia Township’s land is conserved: 63%
63% of Ravinia Township’s land is conserved, about 14,208 acres. The biggest trail networks: Richmond Lake Recreation Area (4.7 mi), Richmond Lake Recreation Area (South) (1.1 mi). 396 acres are parks and preserves, 1,138 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
63%
14,208 acres · of 35.1 sq mi of land
Trails
20 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
396 ac
1,138 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
81%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
2 beaches · 3 boat launches
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 Richmond Lake Recreation Area, with 4.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Richmond Lake Recreation Area (South)
Park
41 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Sledding Hill Parking (Grass)
Who protects it
14,208 conserved acres
63% of Ravinia Township’s land. Who manages Ravinia Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service15,104 ac
State land board603 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)412 ac
State parks312 ac
State fish & wildlife124 ac
Conservation Easement · 15,515 acState Resource Management Area · 603 acState Recreation Area · 435 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 13,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Lands State Resource Management Area | State land board | 603 | Open |
| Richmond Lake State Recreation Area | State parks | 312 | Open |
| Richmond Lake Game Production Area State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 124 | Open |
Things to do
18 places to go in Ravinia Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Ravinia Township
Youth Camp Beach
DirectionsPlus 1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Ravinia Township
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Ravinia Township
3 boat launches without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Ravinia Township
7 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Ravinia Township
Group AreaIn Richmond Lake Recreation Area (South)
DirectionsGroup AreaIn Richmond Lake Recreation Area (South)
DirectionsGroup Area CampingIn Richmond Lake Recreation Area
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
4Volleyball
1Tennis
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Ravinia 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 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 55 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 58 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 3.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Ravinia Township →
Next door
Ravinia Township and its neighbors
Ravinia Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Ravinia Township20 miPembrook Township12 miCarlisle Township11 miMercier Township10 miLincoln Township8.5 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lincoln Township | 38% | 0.2 | 38 | 12% | B |
| Mercier Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pembrook Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Carlisle 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 Ravinia Township
Where can I hike in Ravinia Township?
The longest trail networks: Richmond Lake Recreation Area, 4.7 miles; Richmond Lake Recreation Area (South), 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Ravinia Township’s trails?
Richmond Lake Recreation Area and Richmond Lake Recreation Area (South) don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Ravinia Township?
4,743 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Ravinia Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 986 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Ravinia Township neighbors.
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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 →