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Ewing Park I
4.5 ★★★★★ 361 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomington, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ewing Park I'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.
Large public area featuring playgrounds, a playground for small children, trails, baseball diamonds and picnic spots.
What runners say about Ewing Park I
“Ewing Park I in Bloomington, IL is a well-loved local park, offering visitors plenty of amenities like shaded picnic areas, playground equipment, and scenic walking paths.”
“Ewing Park I in Bloomington, IL is a well-loved local park, offering visitors plenty of amenities like shaded picnic areas, playground equipment, and scenic walking paths.”
“The park is dog-friendly, has clean restrooms, and provides a peaceful, shaded environment thanks to its mature trees.”
This place is a hidden gem. Very nice playgrounds and trails, not very big but very nice. For something in town its a great place to go.
I enjoyed walking the trails with the luscious greenery and wildlife. Peaceful walk in a nice and relaxing environment!
I love to go to Ewing Park. It has beautiful trees and several long walking paths that are full of interesting plants and in one place what looks like a shelter built out of logs. There's a play area for kids that has swings and slides and climbing areas.
Just passed by and decided to have our picnic here. It was a very nice little park with lots of land to just run and trees to explore. Bonus: a secret trail!
Trail conditions & character
“The park is dog-friendly, has clean restrooms, and provides a peaceful, shaded environment thanks to its mature trees.”
“A few grills are available for making burgers or hot dogs or steaks, and there are indoor bathrooms with running water, too.”
“Ewing Park I in Bloomington, IL is a well-loved local park, offering visitors plenty of amenities like shaded picnic areas, playground equipment, and scenic walking paths.”
“Ewing Park I in Bloomington, IL is a well-loved local park, offering visitors plenty of amenities like shaded picnic areas, playground equipment, and scenic walking paths.”
“A few grills are available for making burgers or hot dogs or steaks, and there are indoor bathrooms with running water, too.”
Plan your run at Ewing Park I
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 309-434-2260
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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