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Funks Grove Nature Spaces
4.8 ★★★★★ 497 Google reviews · Running trail in McLean, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Funks Grove Nature Spaces' 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.
Relaxed preserve with a nature center and playground with a sandbox and stream.
What runners say about Funks Grove Nature Spaces
“What a relaxing place, beautiful setting with numerous hiking trials.”
“Trails are well marked and it is pet friendly.”
“Really nice place it is quiet and there is all kinds of space for the kids to play.”
One of my favorite places to go hiking. When you pull in there is a road going through thick trees. You can walk the trails up in there or you can keep driving on the road and there's places to park when the trees open up. Theres also a gazebo on the right side and more trails by it.
Wonderful place for the children. An outstanding staff, great events , and some nice Trails for the trail Runner.
Very Interesting hiking trails & play areas at the end of a section - old Route 66 in McLean, IL.
Cool gem for the community! Lots of nice trails to walk. You won't mistake it for Colorado but the trails are still pretty.
Trail conditions & character
“What a relaxing place, beautiful setting with numerous hiking trials.”
“Really nice place it is quiet and there is all kinds of space for the kids to play.”
Plan your run at Funks Grove Nature Spaces
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.
- Phone(309) 459-0818
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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