Xcel Tyrone Energy Park
Nature preserve
2,982 acres1.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Peru
Few parks or trails are on the map in Peru
The biggest trail networks: Xcel Tyrone Energy Park (1.6 mi). 1% of Peru’s land is conserved, about 126 acres. 44 acres are parks and preserves, 135 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
126 acres · of 19.4 sq mi of land
Trails
5.8 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
44 ac
135 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
14%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
9.8 mi
7.5 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
1 beach
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Xcel Tyrone Energy Park, with 1.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
987 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Nine Mile Island State Natural Area
Nature preserve
65 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Chippewa River State Trail Corridor
Park
11 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Xcel Tyrone Energy Park2,982 acres · 1.6 mi of trail
DirectionsLower Chippewa River State Natural Area987 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsNine Mile Island State Natural Area65 acres
Chippewa River State Trail Corridor11 acres
Dunnville Wildlife Area4 acres · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
126 conserved acres
1% of Peru’s land. Water is left out: Peru has 19.4 square miles of land and 1.2 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Peru’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources109 ac
Bureau of Land Management17 ac
State Conservation Area · 68 acState Park · 38 acNational Public Lands · 17 acRecreation or Education Easement · 3 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Mile Island State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 68 | Restricted |
| Chippewa River State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 38 | Open |
| Northeastern States District Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 17 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Peru
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Peru
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
9.8 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
7.5 mi
off-road bike paths
2.2 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
When to get out
The walking year in Peru
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 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 30 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Peru →
Next door
Peru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spring Brook | 3% | 0.1 | 648 | 20% | B− |
| Dunn | 2% | 0.7 | 2,834 | 28% | B+ |
| Rock Creek | 10% | 0.2 | 120 | 50% | B+ |
| Lima | — 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 Peru
Where can I hike in Peru?
The longest trail networks: Xcel Tyrone Energy Park, 1.6 miles; Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Peru’s trails?
Xcel Tyrone Energy Park and Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Peru?
9.8 miles of bike routes are on the map: 7.5 of off-road paths and 2.2 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Peru?
12,095 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Peru or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 61 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Peru 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 →