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Friendship Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Mattoon, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Friendship Garden'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.
Garden park with picnic tables and flowers that's good for kids and a popular spot for weddings.
What runners say about Friendship Garden
“Beautiful little Park great for taking pictures or just strolling through and enjoying the flowers and the scenery”
“Peaceful serene small garden spot in town.”
A great place pray, read and relax. A nice garden trail with a relaxing fountain to enjoy. I love going there!😀
Been here for a few weddings, great spot. Always like to go through when off on a walk with our dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful little Park great for taking pictures or just strolling through and enjoying the flowers and the scenery”
Plan your run at Friendship Garden
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitedhnature.org
- Phone(217) 235-4644
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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