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Childerley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Wheeling, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Childerley 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.
Shady, family-friendly playground, clean park with swings and slides, plus picnic tables and charcoal grills.
What runners say about Childerley Park
“The park is always clean and people visiting are mostly friendly, ice cream truck will stop by occasionally so be prepared with your young ones.”
“Lovely little park with restrooms and play areas suitable for kids of all ages.”
Best playground in wheeling easily. Restrooms, water fountain, lots of playgtound for kids of all ages . Very clean and well maintained with jogging/walking/biking paths. Full volleyball setup . Lots of seating and a charcoal grill provided by the park.
Trail conditions & character
“They do have a drinks vending machine, a water fountain and restrooms are available as well.”
“Unfortunately if you're attending a big event here make sure you get here very early as the parking is limited.”
“They do have a drinks vending machine, a water fountain and restrooms are available as well.”
Plan your run at Childerley 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitewheelingparkdistrict.com
- Phone+1 847-465-3333
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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