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Coffee Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Chesterton, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Coffee Creek 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.
Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a dog run, plus trails for hiking and walks.
What runners say about Coffee Creek Park
“The walking trail is so beautiful it feels so secluded.”
“Pretty and peaceful for a quick, peaceful walk.”
“Always in need of some TLC, but still a great park for kids of all ages and families.”
Love this little park. It has a nice wooden platform walk winding along the river. I've seen finches, canaries, orioles, cardinals, fish, crawfish, turtles, snakes, dragonflies, butterflies and other insect life. There is a competition horseshoe area, a playground, a dog run, picnic areas, etc...
Really enjoyed the well cared for trails and beauty of this place. A perfect place for a nice stroll or full hike. A lovely pavilion with picnic tables and a nearby restroom. Very tranquil, looking forward to going back again.
I love this park. The walking trail is so beautiful it feels so secluded. We usually bring lunch and eat there by the water. They have 2 picnic tables there..
Nice little park about an hour from Chicago. We stopped because our daughter needed a break from the car, and this was perfect for that. There's a wooden trail along a creek that eventually leads to a children's play structure.
Trail conditions & character
“Recent and frequent vandalism of late has ruined a platform overlooking the river by the playground and railings along the path but it is still a nice place to take a walk.”
“A lovely pavilion with picnic tables and a nearby restroom.”
“Has a hill in the back, great for sledding and a small pond for fishing.”
“Pretty and peaceful for a quick, peaceful walk.”
Plan your run at Coffee Creek 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitechestertonin.org
- Phone(219) 926-1842
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 |
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