Few parks or trails are on the map in Springfield
3% of Springfield’s land is conserved, about 711 acres. 425 acres are parks and preserves, 789 per 1,000 residents. 0.6 miles of mapped trail cross Springfield.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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711 conserved acres
3% of Springfield’s land. Who manages Springfield’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 106 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump Coulee Rearing Station State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 425 | Open |
| Scattered Wildlife State Conservation Area | County | 101 | Restricted |
| Scattered Wildlife - Wd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 99 | Open |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 79 | Restricted |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat - Sd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 79 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
The walking year in Springfield
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 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Springfield →
Springfield and its neighbors
Springfield has the second most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Preston | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hixton | — 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 Springfield
Is there public land near Springfield?
6,892 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Springfield or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 425 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Springfield 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 →