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Gilbert Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in La Grange, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Gilbert 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.

What runners say about Gilbert Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (55 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Love this park. There is a little paved path to walk around, and the play structure is shaded in the summer months! Our favorite spot on a warm summer day.

★★★★★ — Brighid , Nov 2021

Love the shade in the summer. Nice playground for kids, tennis courts, soccer field, walking path, picnic tables, and small parking lot.

★★★★★ — Clare , Oct 2024

We go here for soccer practice. They have a nice playground, tennis, basketball courts, and a walking path.

★★★★★ — Jim , Oct 2021

Great little park. Has a walking path, a couple of baseball fields as well as a small parking lot.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 55 reviews →

Plan your run at Gilbert 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.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Gilbert Park

La Grange, Illinois

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.