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Ewing Park ll

4.5 ★★★★★ 164 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 ll'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.

Open 24hShadedDog-friendlyRestrooms

Kid-friendly park with a playground and baseball fields as well as a wooded area for bird-watching.

What runners say about Ewing Park ll

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (164 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Ewing Park is such an interesting place. For the kids and family it has a playground and shelter, surrounded by lots of open space. For the nature and bird watching person, this is a little slice of Bloomington heaven.

★★★★★ — Tnscoach , Sep 2023

This is an outstanding park for walking dogs. There is a creek, trails, and lots of open space. Just a beautiful place to be.

★★★★★ — Amy , Jan 2019

Very enjoyable park! Plenty of shade for warm days and two separate playsets to give kids lots of choices. The swings are kind of high off the ground, so younger kids will probably need help getting in and out, but they work well.

★★★★★ — Anne , Jun 2019

It is a nice park to either go walk a trail or just enjoy some sun. Pet friendly it seemed and had open space for playing with your furry friends! There are two baseball fields which I have many memories Bathrooms on sight but seem to always be locked when ever I go.

★★★★☆ — Jen , Jun 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“The wooded area has trails taking you back into a protected bird area that delivers many interesting birds I don't see at my feeders.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Pet friendly it seemed and had open space for playing with your furry friends!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There are two baseball fields which I have many memories Bathrooms on sight but seem to always be locked when ever I go.”

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Plan your run at Ewing Park ll

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

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 Ewing Park ll

1001 Ethell Pkwy, Bloomington, IL 61701

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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.