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Cicero Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 778 Google reviews · Running trail in Cicero, Illinois · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Cicero Community 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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Relaxed park with walking paths, a skating rink & events like concerts, carnivals & movie nights.

What runners say about Cicero Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (778 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The park is clean, well-lit, and often hosts community events and festivals, making it a central hub for local families.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The park is a beautiful park with a spring, walking paths, water fountains, bathrooms, and It is very clean.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Cicero Community Park is a spacious and lively park offering a wide range of amenities for all ages.”

The park is a beautiful park with a spring, walking paths, water fountains, bathrooms, and It is very clean. The community part is true whether it be them holding festivals, carnivals, and programs to get kids of the streets, to them distributing summer meals to those less fortunate than us.

★★★★★ — Markus , Aug 2016

Cicero Community Park is a spacious and lively park offering a wide range of amenities for all ages. It features a large playground, splash pad, sports courts, and a walking path. The park is clean, well-lit, and often hosts community events and festivals, making it a central hub for local families.

★★★★★ — Peter , Oct 2025

Perfect place to run early mornings, there's even a task force officer on patrol in the parking lot. Beautiful, clean park with bathrooms and working water fountain (in the middle). Only con is messiness during peak times. If you have little ones though, the park events that take place are for you.

★★★★☆ — Caro , Nov 2016

Such a lovely park big spacious, great for walks, picnics, exercise and more. Awesome water sprinkler for the kids to get wet. A skate park. Also the ice rink. They roller skate during summer time there.

★★★★★ — Tanisha , Jul 2021

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“So VERY BEAUTIFUL, had a cat_ dog food give away today!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Perfect place to run early mornings, there's even a task force officer on patrol in the parking lot.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The park is a beautiful park with a spring, walking paths, water fountains, bathrooms, and It is very clean.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The park is a beautiful park with a spring, walking paths, water fountains, bathrooms, and It is very clean.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“The park is a beautiful park with a spring, walking paths, water fountains, bathrooms, and It is very clean.”

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Plan your run at Cicero Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitethetownofcicero.com
  • Phone(708) 656-3600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cicero Community Park

S Laramie Ave & W 34th St, 3400 S 53rd Ave, Cicero, IL 60804

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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.