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Gallery Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,017 Google reviews · Running trail in Glenview, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 1.3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Gallery 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.
A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.
What runners say about Gallery Park
“It is such a beautiful park but I especially love the autumn, when the leaves are in their full color.”
Place is awesome itself. But when winter comes it gets cold and there’s nothing to do but walk. But still good, it has a playground 🛝 , a long loop around the entire park,a splash pad, and an indoor pool🏊♂️. Highly recommended place to walk in, but just not in the winter the water makes it cold🥶❄️ making it overall 4.
A wonderful path either crushed gravel or paved, depending on which you take. There is a little look out at a slight incline of a hill. Restrooms available, one being open all year round. They also have pickle ball, tennis and a children's area.
Best place for long and short walks for mommies with stroller. Warm washroom. No smell. Changing table. Drinking water around the park. DISAGDVANTAGE The only one thing that i didn't notice. After sundown street lights doesn't work. I stayed once longer, streets are very dark.
Beautiful park with almost 1.5 miles of lake trail and 1.8 miles of park trail. Park is clean and maintained very well. It has scenic spots through out and plenty of bird life to be explored and rabbits circling the park everywhere. Good place to enjoy the walking trails and get your workout done.
Trail conditions & character
“It is such a beautiful park but I especially love the autumn, when the leaves are in their full color.”
“A wonderful path either crushed gravel or paved, depending on which you take.”
“But still good, it has a playground 🛝 , a long loop around the entire park,a splash pad, and an indoor pool🏊♂️.”
“There are many parking lot, big lake, tennis courts and restrooms.”
“My dogs, husband, and I love walking around the lake at Gallery Park.”
“Throughout the trail you’ll encounter tennis courts, playgrounds, water fountains, a few bridges, and a nice pier that can be walked out onto!”
“There are many parking lot, big lake, tennis courts and restrooms.”
Plan your run at Gallery Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance1.3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteglenviewparks.org
- Phone+1 847-724-5670
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