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Ben Butterworth Parkway West
4.6 ★★★★★ 813 Google reviews · Running trail in Moline, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 54 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ben Butterworth Parkway West'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.
50-acre park offering a fishing pier, boat launch & playground, plus picnic shelters & paved trails.
What runners say about Ben Butterworth Parkway West
“very clean, lots of space for everyone, it'll help if we the parents and adults continue to work with the Park and keep the play area clean.”
“Beautiful bike path and walking path very long bike trail it also connects over to the Iowa bike path by going over the New Interstate 74 bridge.”
Beautiful bike path and walking path very long bike trail it also connects over to the Iowa bike path by going over the New Interstate 74 bridge. The new interstate 74 bridge has a bike path on it now
It was a beautiful though overcast day to sit by the river. Lots of people were walking, bike riding, at the parks, fishing, and just enjoying some time outdoors.
Textbook riverside trail & park. Parking spaces, benches, recreation for kids, and good views of the Mighty Mississippi & bridge.
Great views of the Mississippi River. Bike path and park areas are well kept. Catfish Charlie's is a bonus!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful bike path and walking path very long bike trail it also connects over to the Iowa bike path by going over the New Interstate 74 bridge.”
“A great stretch along the Moline / East Moline riverfront with walking / biking trails, plenty of parking, picnic tables, benches, and playgrounds.”
“I sometime play music on river front near bathrooms on occasions too.”
Plan your run at Ben Butterworth Parkway West
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
- Distance54 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemoline.il.us
- Phone(309) 524-2424
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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