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Ferson Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Charles, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ferson Creek 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.
Waterside open space featuring playgrounds for kids, kayaking and fishing areas.
What runners say about Ferson Creek Park
“Well maintained and beautifully ornamented with gardens and walkways for perfect photography backdrops.”
“Beautiful & clean park with lovely views of river water and nature!”
Such a wonderful and heavenly place! Plenty of trails and it connects to the Red Gate Bridge....SPLENDID walk alongside the Fox ❣️
It is a nice place. Well maintained and beautifully ornamented with gardens and walkways for perfect photography backdrops. Lots of wedding groups arrive to capture the beauty of the space to personify the memories on their wedding day.
Beautiful & clean park with lovely views of river water and nature!! Families can BBQ, picnic here, safe hiking trails and bike riding. I also enjoyed kayaking along the river with naturalists , viewing the colorful flowers and watching guys driving their boats! Amazing place to check out!
Very nice area right by the Fox River for a family outing. Play at the playground, have a picnic and even fish in the river. Or even just by yourself to walk along the river, plenty of space to find peace and escape from the crowd.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful & clean park with lovely views of river water and nature!”
“Ample parking, nice and clean bathrooms, big shelter with 10 benches and electric outlet available.”
“Ample parking, nice and clean bathrooms, big shelter with 10 benches and electric outlet available.”
“Flushing toilets, multiple height water fountains, the playground is far enough from the street and river for safe play.”
Plan your run at Ferson Creek 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitestcharlesil.gov
- Phone+1 630-584-1055
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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