One of its tributaries, Paradise Creek, runs southeast through the northeastern part of the township.

Forming the northwest corner of Russell County, it includes the city of Paradise, located in the north-central part of the township, as well as the unincorporated community of Fairport, located at the midpoint of the township's western border.

[1] The majority of the township lies within Unified School District (USD) 399, based in Natoma.

[6][7] Parts of southern Paradise Township lie in USD 407, based in Russell.

K-18 enters the township from the north, running southeast, and turns east at the city of Paradise.