Few parks or trails are on the map in Sand Creek
2% of Sand Creek’s land is conserved, about 398 acres. 28 acres are parks and preserves, 43 per 1,000 residents. 4.6 miles of mapped trail cross Sand Creek, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Pick a walk
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
398 conserved acres
2% of Sand Creek’s land. Who manages Sand Creek’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Wildlife State Conservation Area | County | 382 | Restricted |
| Scattered Wildlife - Wd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 381 | Open |
| Sand Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | Private owners | 13 | Open |
| Rem-Red Cedar River Public Access State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 2 | Restricted |
7 places to go in Sand Creek
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Plus 2 boat launches 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.
The walking year in Sand Creek
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 | 28 | 40 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Sand Creek →
Sand Creek and its neighbors
Sand Creek has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sioux Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Auburn | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wilson | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grant | — 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 Sand Creek
Where can I hike in Sand Creek?
The longest trail networks: Sand Creek Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Sand Creek’s trails?
Myron Park and Sand Creek Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Sand Creek?
2,876 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sand Creek or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 28 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sand Creek 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 →