Few parks or trails are on the map in Vernon Township
3% of Vernon Township’s land is conserved, about 1,107 acres. 150 acres are parks and preserves, 745 per 1,000 residents. 1% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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1,107 conserved acres
3% of Vernon Township’s land. Who manages Vernon Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 285 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,337 | Restricted |
| South Dakota Game Fish and Parks - Wildlife Division State Park | State fish & wildlife | 152 | Open |
September is the best month for walking in Vernon 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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 55 | 69 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Vernon Township →
Vernon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Adams Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Alban 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 Vernon Township
Is there public land near Vernon Township?
486 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Vernon Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 150 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Vernon 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 →