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Erfert Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 234 Google reviews · Running trail in Lansing, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Erfert 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.
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and walking and fishing spots, plus a restroom.
What runners say about Erfert Park
“Beautiful location with a pond, very clean playground for the kids.”
“Such a beautiful and peaceful place to go for a walk and/or jog.”
Truly a magnificent park. Stopped here on 3/19/25 to enjoy a shot of vodka, a cognac monaco, and a polish sausage on top of the amazing hill they have right before the storm clouds rolled in. If you need to clear your head stop on by and just take the time to breathe it in.
Beautiful walking trail, pond, and open field space. Nice play area and pavilion as well. My dog and I enjoyed a nice walk.
Great quiet park. Lots of walkers on the path, typically some people fishing too. Has a small playground. Only facilities are a port a potty at the far end of the parking lot. Building with bathrooms is locked.
Such a beautiful place! Has a lake and a bridge with walking paths, very senic! Also has a playground. Great place for photography!
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful and peaceful place to go for a walk and/or jog.”
“Beautiful location with a pond, very clean playground for the kids.”
“Only facilities are a port a potty at the far end of the parking lot.”
“Stopped here on 3/19/25 to enjoy a shot of vodka, a cognac monaco, and a polish sausage on top of the amazing hill they have right before the storm clouds rolled in.”
“The only thing I really didn’t like was the bathroom situation, but what do you expect it’s a park so I give it a 4”
Plan your run at Erfert 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelanoakparkdistrict.org
- Phone+1 708-474-8552
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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