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Cobus Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 656 Google reviews · Running trail in Elkhart, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cobus Creek County 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.
84-acre park with a pond, fishing pier & playground, plus trails, a picnic shelter & sensory garden.
What runners say about Cobus Creek County Park
“Well-kept trails, beautiful foliage, winding paths, sensory garden, prairie meadow, wetlands, fishing stream, just a beautiful place.”
“Well-kept trails, beautiful foliage, winding paths, sensory garden, prairie meadow, wetlands, fishing stream, just a beautiful place.”
“From business to pleasure to quiet place for work or lunch even just to step away from the hectic turmoil of everyday life.”
“Great place to take the four grandkids and our two dogs trail walking.”
A free gem that's almost hidden from the public. Very quiet atmosphere and having beautiful flowers and plants with wide well kept trails for family's and pets. Also it has a large pavilion with parking for picnics or gatherings.
Well-kept trails, beautiful foliage, winding paths, sensory garden, prairie meadow, wetlands, fishing stream, just a beautiful place. A donation box set up, I was only too happy to put cash in. Will go again soon. Some trails are wheelchair accessible, they're also wide enough for jogging strollers or family hikes.
Absolutely beautiful park to walk & unwind. One of my absolute favorites
Relaxing park with great trails and facilities. Small playground for kids (swings and three other pieces of equipment), pavilion, bathrooms, sand volleyball court are available. Packed gravel walking trail with longer mulched trails throughout the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Well-kept trails, beautiful foliage, winding paths, sensory garden, prairie meadow, wetlands, fishing stream, just a beautiful place.”
“Bikes and dogs are allowed, though dogs must be on a leash (and please pick up after them).”
“Small playground for kids (swings and three other pieces of equipment), pavilion, bathrooms, sand volleyball court are available.”
“Some trails are wheelchair accessible, they're also wide enough for jogging strollers or family hikes.”
“From business to pleasure to quiet place for work or lunch even just to step away from the hectic turmoil of everyday life.”
Plan your run at Cobus Creek County 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteelkhartcountyparks.org
- Phone(574) 535-6458
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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