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Deerpath Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 540 Google reviews · Running trail in Vernon Hills, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Deerpath 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.
Big park featuring fishing lakes, sports fields/courts, 3 playgrounds, a biking path & picnic space.
What runners say about Deerpath Park
“Deerpath Park is a clean and well maintained park just off the beaten path, nestled between a quaint neighborhood district and the Target complex.”
“The park provide nice walking trails with beautiful views.”
“It's a great place to let kids run off some energy.”
“The park is always clean and well-maintained with great playgrounds for kids, sports fields, and plenty of shaded areas.”
This is an excellent place for any family. The kids play area is amazing. My kids enjoy every minute they spend. The park provide nice walking trails with beautiful views. Tennis courts are available for use. Parking available.
Extremely well kept series of parks, fields, courts and play areas. This park is an essential part of the community and a huge reason why we live where we do. The Vernon Hills Park District does an amazing job maintaining all their facilities and especially Deerpath Park
A heads up that it is a slight walk from the parking lot but there is a paved path to follow. Could use more shade around on the other benches and even over some of the playground. Overall fun for my 6 and 3 year old. They loved the little zip line and I loved the squishy floor, it's better than wood chips.
Big kids playground and a separate little kids playground. Bathroom building, shaded picnic tables. Sand volleyball, basketball court. Maintained open fields. Walking paths with dogs allowed. Nice park for you to check out with your kids of all ages
Trail conditions & character
“The park is always clean and well-maintained with great playgrounds for kids, sports fields, and plenty of shaded areas.”
“As far as amenities go, there is also access to a covered picnic area, public restrooms, and parking lot with space for 10ish cars.”
“The park provide nice walking trails with beautiful views.”
“As far as amenities go, there is also access to a covered picnic area, public restrooms, and parking lot with space for 10ish cars.”
“A heads up that it is a slight walk from the parking lot but there is a paved path to follow.”
Plan your run at Deerpath Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitevhparkdistrict.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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