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BURNING BUSH TRAILS PARK

4.8 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Prospect, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from BURNING BUSH TRAILS 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.

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Natural surfaceRestrooms

Park with a playground, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, and a walking path.

What runners say about BURNING BUSH TRAILS PARK

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (197 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Great park for all ages, but unique because it has a lot for tweens.”

I went to this park with my 5yo to meet some friends from school. It was my first time to Burning Bush Trails Park and I was pleasantly surprised by the park amenities. There are basketball courts, tennis courts, and a plethora of playground equipment.

★★★★★ — Brian , Apr 2021

Great new playground. Huge construction. Some rope trails are not easy (maybe danger also) for small kids.

★★★★★ — Marcin , Dec 2020

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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 5 mentions

“It has free parking 🚗 and restrooms 🚻.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“They have a toddler area, and big kid area - no wood chips, only a solid rubber bottom which is nice!”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Websitertpd.org
  • Phone+1 847-255-1200

Where to find BURNING BUSH TRAILS PARK

1313 N Burning Bush Ln, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

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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.