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Fairview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 480 Google reviews · Running trail in Normal, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fairview 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 featuring a pool, a splash pad and a playground, plus BBQ grills.
What runners say about Fairview Park
“The park is clean, and our church had a great time there.”
Handicapped parking and port-a-poddies. Plenty of seating to watch b ball games. Skate and skate boarding park. Very nice. Small dog enclosure to let your fogs run about. I see it has a concession stand, but I've not seen it open unless the mens softball leagues are playing. Very well maintained.
Beautiful park. Lots of shade it is a water park a skate park so much picnic area and small walking trails
Trail conditions & character
“My family and I had a great spot on the lawn to view the show up close and personal.”
“Give us back the button that turns the lights back on for a time.”
Plan your run at Fairview Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitenormalil.gov
- Phone+1 309-454-9540
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
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