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Bruce Ream Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Hampshire, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bruce Ream Memorial 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 / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly outdoor space offering baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and soccer pitches, plus a splash park.

What runners say about Bruce Ream Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (139 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“It is always so well maintained, thank you Hampshire!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park located in Hampshire with a handicap accessible playground and splash pad.”

Beautiful park located in Hampshire with a handicap accessible playground and splash pad. The covered shelter worked out fantastic for our needs in celebrating our son's birthday party with friends and family. A walking path encompasses the park.

★★★★★ — Alexander , Aug 2021

Great park! Splash pad, softball, basketball, sand volleyball, jogging path, picnic facilities and pickleball court. Soccer as well. Good parking. Well maintained.

★★★★★ — Schulenburg , Aug 2021

We love the little splash pad! They have a playground, a walking path, a full basketball court, a Pavillion with plenty of tables, and a huge soccer field too! It is always so well maintained, thank you Hampshire! 😊

★★★★★ — Jessica , Sep 2025

Awesome park. Great for kids and the entire family. They have a track you can run in. Tons of stuff a basketball court, baseball field, soccer nets. A small park for smaller kids.

★★★★★ — Adolfo , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 139 reviews →

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 2 mentions

“There are also indoor bathrooms accessible from dawn to dusk.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Beautiful park located in Hampshire with a handicap accessible playground and splash pad.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Bruce Ream Memorial 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.
  • Websitehampshireparkdistrict.org
  • Phone(847) 683-2690
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–1 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Bruce Ream Memorial Park

299 W Jefferson Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140

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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.