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Eagle/Burnidge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Elgin, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eagle/Burnidge 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.
Dog-friendly, grassy park, featuring picnic tables, walking trails, a playground and a pond.
What runners say about Eagle/Burnidge Park
“It has a beautiful nature trail and a sidewalk that wraps around the field so I can get my steps in while my kiddos play.”
“Great parks really large, creek crossings, a large pond or small lake, and very quiet.”
“My dog likes to be walked on the trail.”
A pleasant break from people, wide grassy path around perimeter to walk. The new bridge is lovely. We've seen muskrat, deer, hawks, turtles, frogs, fish and more.
The park has a trail that wraps around the whole park. Nice and peaceful. My dog likes to be walked on the trail. Beautiful scenery. My kids also enjoyed the walk. It also has an area where you can have lunch with the kids.
Nice little park to walk around and bring your dogs. The kids get bored fast there.
A beautiful and serene park located in the middle of a few of Elgin’s neighborhoods. Very nice mowed walking trails with a few surprises if you look for them. There however is no kids playground like some of the pictures show. A must see.
Trail conditions & character
“It has a beautiful nature trail and a sidewalk that wraps around the field so I can get my steps in while my kiddos play.”
“Nice little park to walk around and bring your dogs.”
“Great parks really large, creek crossings, a large pond or small lake, and very quiet.”
Plan your run at Eagle/Burnidge 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofelgin.org
- Phone(847) 531-7000
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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