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Aberdeen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Belvidere, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Aberdeen Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedLit at nightRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Family-friendly green space with baseball diamonds, tennis courts and playgrounds. Also on-site: volleyball and basketball courts, as well as soccer fields.

What runners say about Aberdeen Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (114 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The grounds and large parking lot are very well maintained.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The playground is perfect for children of all ages.”

Update: Four new pickleball courts and one tennis court (also with pickleball boundaries) were just opened here. Also, the playground equipment is getting a refresh. It looks close to being done. There are so many things to do at this little park! Great circular, paved path that we measured to be .4 miles around.

★★★★★ — Nikki , Jul 2025

Clean park. The playground is perfect for children of all ages. The bathrooms need maintenance. There are tennis courts and soccer fields. Not to mention the walking trail.

★★★★★ — Erika , Jul 2023

The baseball diamond is in great shape! There is a walking/running path. Tennis/basketball and children's play parks are all amazing. There are even bathrooms.

★★★★★ — B , May 2021

We enjoy taking our dog for a walk on the paved path. The grounds and large parking lot are very well maintained.

★★★★★ — Mr. , Oct 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Lots of playground equipment for the kids, a shelter with attached bathroom, volleyball court, basketball court and baseball field.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The grounds and large parking lot are very well maintained.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“We enjoy taking our dog for a walk on the paved path.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“No windscreens or lights.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Nice park for little kids with 2 playgrounds, bathrooms water fountains and soccer fields”

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Plan your run at Aberdeen Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitebelviderepark.org
  • Phone+1 815-547-5711

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–9 pm
Friday 7:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–9 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Aberdeen Park

1417 Orth Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.