Few parks or trails are on the map in Rutland Township
3% of Rutland Township’s land is conserved, about 722 acres. 1.0 miles of mapped trail cross Rutland Township.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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722 conserved acres
3% of Rutland Township’s land. Who manages Rutland Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 498 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 125 | Restricted |
| Lake County Waterfowl Production Area Of Sd Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 119 | Restricted |
| Zimmerman State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 40 | Restricted |
1 places to go in Rutland Township
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The walking year in Rutland 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 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 58 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Rutland Township →
Rutland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wentworth Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Summit Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jefferson 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 Rutland Township
Is there public land near Rutland Township?
367 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Rutland 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 Rutland 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 →