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Detweiller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 828 Google reviews · Running trail in Peoria, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Detweiller 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.
This 760-acre park features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields & more.
What runners say about Detweiller Park
“Plenty parking, super clean bathrooms, vending machines and picnic tables.”
“It's a beautiful park that is a bit of a treasure hunt to find.”
“Great trails in good shape, peaceful, and enough elevation gain to consider it a solid workout on most trails.”
Great Park to get some exercise. Excellent police presence. The road that loops around the park is 2.5 miles in length. If you walk/run the loop look out for cars especially the texters. I have not done any trail hiking yet but the trail entrances have maps posted at them.
Good hiking trail. Clean and quiet. Some deers can be met. Nice distraction from the city life and just free psychotherapy. Yes, middle of October is dry season, so all the little rivers are shallow.
Awesome place to hike! Great trails in good shape, peaceful, and enough elevation gain to consider it a solid workout on most trails. Highly recommended.
Review Date: 08/19/2023 Another childhood location revisited. Detweiller Park is a place I have fond, if not faded, memories from my childhood. I remember coming here on a few field trips and also coming here to slide down their sledding hill.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trails in good shape, peaceful, and enough elevation gain to consider it a solid workout on most trails.”
“Best cross country course in the state for fast times and fan views.”
“Plenty parking, super clean bathrooms, vending machines and picnic tables.”
“In fact, the park was nearly empty by the time we got back to the parking lot.”
“Great trails in good shape, peaceful, and enough elevation gain to consider it a solid workout on most trails.”
“We got there early to beat the heat and discovered about 30 games of kindergarten-level of soccer being played.”
Plan your run at Detweiller 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitepeoriaparks.org
- Phone(309) 682-1200
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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