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Dolton Park District
4.3 ★★★★☆ 655 Google reviews · Running trail in Dolton, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dolton Park District'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.
Popular recreational area featuring picnic facilities, a baseball field, a clubhouse and more.
What runners say about Dolton Park District
“It was a food truck festival going on, with a live bad, dj Rexx, jumpy houses, different vendors selling food/items fieldhouse was open for us to use the washroom, nice n clean.”
“Still, it's clean to a great degree, scenic, & just right for kids.”
I love this park! It's down the street from where I live. I've met some of the most polite, & high spirited people on the walk path! Fully refreshing! Still have to be careful because some people continue to do as they please, that is let their dog do a #2, & don't clean it up, despite signs everywhere indicating NO…
The track is awesome. The park is always clean and plenty to do. If you're walking the track there are so of points to work on other parts of the body, like bars for doing Phillip's Pull-ups or sit ups crunches plus plenty for the kids to do, from riding their bikes, to playing on the slides and swing.
I come here to power walk around the park. They do not allow pets that are not on a leash in the park. However, some people violate this rule. They have plenty of parking. They have a nice little area for kids to play. Around the park, they have different outside exercise equipment.
Wow dalton prk.was absolutely amazing. I'enjoyed myself.saw my ol' friend's.it was really great running into them.cant wait too visit Chicago again? Thanks arlene.for the invite!! Loved it?
Trail conditions & character
“Only downside, no parking was available in the parking lot it was completely too small, the residents in the area complained about people parking in front of their homes.”
“Safe for children, safe and dog friendly park for the entire family.”
Plan your run at Dolton Park District
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedoltonparkdistrict.org
- Phone+1 708-841-2111
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 12:50–6:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12:50–6:15 pm |
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