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Betty Russell Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 337 Google reviews · Running trail in Gurnee, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Betty Russell Community Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Grassy space with a skate park, playground, baseball & soccer fields, plus a seasonal ice rink.
What runners say about Betty Russell Community Park
“Love this park very clean and well maintenence, I keep bringing my son and loves it everytime.”
“Beautiful park with public restrooms and lots of good playground equipment.”
“The grounds were well-maintained, and I appreciated how safe and family-friendly everything felt.”
Beautiful park only 1/2 a mile from 6 Flags in Guernee Illinois. This park is clean and has plenty of garbage cans for garbage and pet bags. A little bit for everything for everyone: playground for the little ones, sand volleyball, tennis and basketball courts as well as a clubhouse and bathrooms. There is also.
This park is under normal covid free life is usually full of friends for your kiddos to play with. It is clean and in a nice neighborhood. It has shade and seating, I am pretty sure it has a bathroom but we haven't had to use it.
I recently visited this park with my kids, and we had a fantastic time! The park is spacious, clean, and offers plenty of exciting activities for children. There was so much room for the kids to run around, and the variety of play areas kept them entertained for hours.
The playground offers a fun and safe play space for kids and adults who are chasing after littles! The playground base makes it comfortable and gives a sense of security for all. My daughter enjoyed the train and all of the slides! There is a walking path and a field with a room for parties. Lots of options here!
Trail conditions & character
“A little bit for everything for everyone: playground for the little ones, sand volleyball, tennis and basketball courts as well as a clubhouse and bathrooms.”
“Beautiful park with public restrooms and lots of good playground equipment.”
“Grills outside with more tables, including tables with a wheelchair accessible end.”
Plan your run at Betty Russell Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegurneeparkdistrict.com
- Phone+1 847-623-7788
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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