Snipe Dales comprises a raised heathland nature reserve at the west and a semi-natural mostly coniferous woodland country park at the east.

The country park is 210 acres (0.8 km2) in total of which 90 is woodland previously owned by the Forestry Commission and now by Lincolnshire County Council.

The nature reserve and park is jointly managed by the County Council and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust with help from volunteers.

Dogs are allowed on a short lead in the country park but not in the reserve.

The Prime Meridian runs through Snipe Dales and a plaque is at its intersection.