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Commissioners Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 360 Google reviews · Running trail in Alsip, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Commissioners 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.
Pet-friendly space featuring a playground, volleyball courts and soccer pitches, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Commissioners Park
“Due to the weather some of the activities/shows were called off but we couldn’t fault anything, all the staff we encountered were lovely everything was clean and tidy.”
“There's also a hill which from where you can see the sun set in the evening which is very stunning.”
“Beautiful quiet little park tucked away from societee.”
This is a fantastic park. It has the most awesome walking path. A little of everything. It's a peaceful family atmosphere. The Pilot truck stop is adjacent to it. I go for a walk every time I'm parked at Pilot.
Park is very well kept. The walking trail is pretty smooth. I enjoy & like this park which is right next to Lincoln Cemetery where I have family. Just have to be careful with the surroundings & geese.
We got here at opening time and left at about 530, what a great day out. Our two year old was able to feed the penguins which was so lovely to watch and he got to meet Peaches for a photo afterwards. We took a little break in the jungle barn while it was raining which was really handy and the kids loved it.
Very nice park with a trail around the entire park. Has lots of features such as the playground, volleyball court with sand, baseball/softball fields, a pond with ducks and fish, an area to play soccer and American football.
Trail conditions & character
“They even have two sand volleyball couts, a small hill, a pond and two baseball and a large parking lot.”
“There's also a hill which from where you can see the sun set in the evening which is very stunning.”
“This park is also dog friendly and there's stations around the park which hold bags to clean up after your dog.”
“Beautiful quiet little park tucked away from societee.”
“They even have two sand volleyball couts, a small hill, a pond and two baseball and a large parking lot.”
“There aren't indoor bathrooms but plenty porta potties.”
“There is a 3/4 mile path around the park, but if you have a baby stroller it's a little bumpy for them.”
Plan your run at Commissioners Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitealsipparks.org
- Phone(708) 389-1003
- Social Instagram
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