Photo: National Park Service · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Running Water
7% of Running Water’s land is conserved, about 91 acres. 58 acres are parks and preserves, 795 per 1,000 residents. 0.1 miles of mapped trail cross Running Water.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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91 conserved acres
7% of Running Water’s land. Who manages Running Water’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis And Clark Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 89 | Open |
| Emanuel Creek To Running Water State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 58 | Open |
| Running Water Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 4 | Restricted |
2 places to go in Running Water
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September is the best month for walking in Running Water
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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 37 | 49 | 61 | 72 | 83 | 88 | 85 | 78 | 64 | 48 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 4.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Running Water →
Questions about parks and trails in Running Water
Is there public land near Running Water?
16,607 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Running Water or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 91 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Running Water 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 →