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George Skafidas Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 117 Google reviews · Running trail in Rock Island, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from George Skafidas 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.
Riverfront park with trails, a playground and a beach, plus a lookout tower.
What runners say about George Skafidas Park
“Lovely little walk around park with great views of the Mississippi River and sunset.”
Lovely little walk around park with great views of the Mississippi River and sunset. There is also an elevated pavilion with a nice viewing area. Paved paths were well maintained and the waterfront was not too trashy which is saying something as it was March and still snow on the ground.
Beautiful park😍 Plenty of areas to park throughout the park. Access to the bike path and a sidewalk around the small pond. The small pond has numerous boat ramp entries, boat marina and storage. Also a boat ramp entry into the Mississippi River.
GREAT place -paved walk path - plenty fishing spots - Great for picnics - nice playground - docks - Marina - Gazebo on the Mississippi! While I was there it was being utilized for Prom Photos with the Centennial Bridge and the Mighty Mississippi in the back drop.
Great walk path, fishing spot, picnic spot, kayak launch , beach walk.
Trail conditions & character
“never knew this park was here and instead of turning into John Deere you turn left and it takes you down to the park it was nice and quiet nice view of the river”
“Paved paths were well maintained and the waterfront was not too trashy which is saying something as it was March and still snow on the ground.”
Plan your run at George Skafidas 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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