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Chicago Riverview
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chicago Riverview'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.
What runners say about Chicago Riverview
“Great views of the north branch and a nice escape from the noise and congestion of the NW side.”
Newly renovated (09/2021) to provide extended means for cycling or walk/run travel without interruption from Belmont through to Montrose streets. No longer any need to exit the route to cross Addison St or Irving Park Rd traffic points in-between. Well done and much appreciated!
Fun bike ride,walking,jogs,boats,caoneing,rowing alot of fun stuff going on here bmx bike park inside the park here to.
Last bastion of riverside wildness along the river before your favorite retail destinations along Elston or Clybourn. Riverside bike trail southern terminus (for now). Boat rental, crew teams, open field, woods ... everything!
Nice and flat trail with easy access to the river. More than enough room for both bikes and pedestrians.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views of the north branch and a nice escape from the noise and congestion of the NW side.”
Plan your run at Chicago Riverview
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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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