Few parks or trails are on the map in Highland
4% of Highland’s land is conserved, about 1,596 acres. 1,253 acres are parks and preserves, 1,496 per 1,000 residents. 2.4 miles of mapped trail cross Highland.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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1,596 conserved acres
4% of Highland’s land. Who manages Highland’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 218 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 954 | Open |
| Rem-Big Spring Creek State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 274 | Open |
| Rem-Pompey Pillar Creek State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 84 | Restricted |
| Statewide Habitat Areas State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 67 | Restricted |
| Statewide Habitat Areas - Sd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 15 | Open |
5 places to go in Highland
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
1 lakes & rivers
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
September is the best month for walking in Highland
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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 44 | 31 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
January is the driest month (1.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Highland →
Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Eden | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Castle Rock | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pulaski | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clyde | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Dodgeville | 10% | 0.4 | 3,671 | 11% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Highland
Is there public land near Highland?
8,438 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Highland or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,253 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Highland 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 →