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Ebersold Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Running trail in Downers Grove, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Ebersold 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.
Relaxed park featuring a playground, a sledding hill, swings, soccer fields and nature trails.
What runners say about Ebersold Park
“Nice park with a playground, a hill that is popular for sledding in Winter, and some well-maintained trails.”
“Ebersold park has a great loop trail for a short run and one of the nicer soccer fields in Downers Grove.”
This park has a nice .75 mile walking loop that is paved all the way around. It is very accessible.
Nice looking park. I like the hill area. Seems that it would be a great place to sled with snow. 🛷🏂⛷ . There's a .75 mile hike in the trail path. 🚶 . You gotta check this park out. 😁👍
A nice quiet neighborhood park. Popular among young and old, 4 legged, 2-legged and winged creatures. Great for picnics, walking, running, biking, soccer, la crosse, frisbee golf, football, skating, sledding, kite flying, rolling down a hill, squirrel chasing (for dogs - mostly) and other fun activities.
Nice park with a playground, a hill that is popular for sledding in Winter, and some well-maintained trails. It is adjacent to Main Street, so not the quietest park around, but still good for a walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Big park with soccer fields, wetland, a hill for sledding in winter, a play area for kids, walking/running path, two port-a-potties and a drinking fountain.”
“Ebersold park has a great loop trail for a short run and one of the nicer soccer fields in Downers Grove.”
“Big park with soccer fields, wetland, a hill for sledding in winter, a play area for kids, walking/running path, two port-a-potties and a drinking fountain.”
“Not tons of parking but we didn't struggle to find a spot for my son's game.”
Plan your run at Ebersold Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Websitedgparks.org
- Phone+1 630-963-1300
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Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
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