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Cary-Grove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Cary, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cary-Grove 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.
Large park with swings, slides, a playground, basketball courts and picnic tables, plus fields for soccer and football.
What runners say about Cary-Grove Park
“Fields are regulation size and well kept!”
Went there for the Stars 'N Stripes Fest. I'm glad that I can walk there because $20 for parking is too pricey for what it is. I saw small tables this year for people to stand at to eat the food. However, a few brats were using the little tables as a bench.
Nice baseball and football field. Also has running track around the football field.
Trail conditions & character
“Park has restroom facilities, but they weren't open when we were there”
“From the parking area, to the very uncrowded little fest with food trucks and some open tables, it was a very nice time.”
Plan your run at Cary-Grove 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
- Websitecarypark.com
- Phone+1 847-639-6100
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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