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Berens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 601 Google reviews · Running trail in Elmhurst, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Berens 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.

Stroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Spacious grounds offering ball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, a miniature golf course & more.

What runners say about Berens Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (601 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“The park is beautiful, well maintained, and you definitely need to check it out for yourself!”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“I'm not sure if the mini golf was for rent, but it looked like a place focus on family-friendly prices for gold and batting cages.”

Always enjoy the open spaces at Berens Park. Sledding hill, soccer and football fields, basketball court, tennis courts, playground for the kids, walking path, and volleyball courts and baseball diamonds, water park, and putt putt golf course.

★★★★★ — Mark , Apr 2023

This is a great park for both adults and children. It has a great walking path, tennis courts, volleyball courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, and so much more! The park is beautiful, well maintained, and you definitely need to check it out for yourself!

★★★★★ — Daniela , Feb 2024

Berens Park in Elmhurst, Illinois is a wonderful family park. I was there for my nephew's baseball tournament. There are a number of softball, baseball, and soccer fields. There are running trails, batting cages, splash pad, mini-golf, and play area.

★★★★★ — Dean , Jun 2021

Located right off I-290 in northern Elmhurst, this park has tons of things to do. Batting cages Mini golf Splash pad Baseball and softball fields Tennis courts And a steep hill to climb, walk, or sled. The staff is knowledgeable and the bathrooms are quite clean for a busy complex.

★★★★★ — Don , Aug 2024

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 10 mentions

“Batting cages Mini golf Splash pad Baseball and softball fields Tennis courts And a steep hill to climb, walk, or sled.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The staff is knowledgeable and the bathrooms are quite clean for a busy complex.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Plenty of parking, a playground, and a big hill to train on if that’s your thing.”

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Plan your run at Berens Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteepd.org
  • Phone+1 630-993-8900
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 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 Berens Park

493 N Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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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.