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Elmer Miller Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Dyer, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Elmer Miller 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.

What runners say about Elmer Miller Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

I love the fact that the splash pad is fenced in. There’s also picnic tables, flowing creek and parks, with a short walk over a bridge to the event center.

★★★★★ — L , Aug 2025

Small but fun park with engaging equipment placed on soft, rubber composite surfaces. There is a nice shelter with generous tables. The grass areas are pleasant, and there are ample benches throughout, including along Plum Creek. The park also has a corn hole area,, and a short walking trail.

★★★★★ — Jan , Mar 2024

Nice chill place. Park, splash pad, walking path, bean bag area, picnic area. Enjoyed relaxing there and the kids like it all. Clean place safe area.

★★★★★ — Jay , Jul 2026

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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.
  • Websitetownofdyer.com
  • Phone(219) 865-2505

Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Elmer Miller Park

222 Schulte St, Dyer, IN 46311

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.