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Butterfield Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in Elmhurst, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Butterfield 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.
Various ball fields & courts plus playground, picnic area & recreation center with fitness programs.
What runners say about Butterfield Park
“It's safe and quality, clean environment where kids could play around and be kids.”
“This park is a beautiful green field, a little league field as well as an NCAA regulated field that is useable when the local collage is not using it.”
“Be advised, slides get really hot in on hot days due to a lack of shade.”
“There id stuff for all ages.”
Love the playground! Nice, safe, plenty of things to do for various ages. Lovely toddler area and amazing carousel. I didn't see anything like that in the other playgrounds in the Elmhurst area.
This is the in the top 3 public parks in Elmhurst. Something for everyone to relax, play baseball, for your kids to play on the playground as well as a good paved trail that goes around the entire park.
Trail conditions & character
“This playground demonstrates the difference between accessible and all-inclusive.”
“Bathrooms are below the preschool building and open / heated at least 3 seasons.”
“This park is a beautiful green field, a little league field as well as an NCAA regulated field that is useable when the local collage is not using it.”
“Be advised, slides get really hot in on hot days due to a lack of shade.”
“Plus there is cold drinking fountain and clean bathroom.”
“Awesome park for the kids and best part, NO WOODCHIPS.”
Plan your run at Butterfield Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — 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
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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