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East Chicago Park Department Greenhouse
4.5 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in East Chicago, Indiana · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from East Chicago Park Department Greenhouse'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.
Public outdoor space featuring a playground for kids and water slides.
What runners say about East Chicago Park Department Greenhouse
“The landscaping is Beautiful with a Hugh swmming pool with curved water slides, an outside exercise gym you can workout on, and a basketball court.”
hey everyone, the East Chicago IN parks r a great place to go! play grounds r the greatest very! everyone you should go to see the green house best green house in the state of INDIANA ask for Hilda she is great she runs the green house.
The Washington park is a great park to walk,ride bikes and enjoy time with your family .The park its very clean and have nice art trees .
At park u could do exercise and walk around the park its great to be at please visit the greenhouse beautiful flowers
Trail conditions & character
“The landscaping is Beautiful with a Hugh swmming pool with curved water slides, an outside exercise gym you can workout on, and a basketball court.”
Plan your run at East Chicago Park Department Greenhouse
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteeastchicago.com
- Phone(219) 391-8474
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 AM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 AM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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