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Gouwens Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in South Holland, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Gouwens Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Popular riverfront park featuring baseball diamonds and tennis courts, plus swings and a playground.
What runners say about Gouwens Park
“The building was leaking in several places otherwise a well kept park.”
“I Love The It There Its So Beautiful A Place To Go In A Great Work Out Or A Place To Get A Piece Of Mind”
“It's beautifully serene if you do not like nature don't walk the path for sure”
Great park in South Holland. This park contains parking and river access for those paddling the little calumet river. A fully developed boat launch is located behind the batting cages for easy river access. Put in here to paddle northward towards cal-sag channel.
First time coming here!! Really enjoyed the trail!! Really nice and peaceful!! At least today it is
Safe, clean, well lit at night, and quiet. Great place to walk, bike, play tennis, or just relax.
Nice park to go walking, usually there are baseball games being played and tennis matches too
Trail conditions & character
“It's beautifully serene if you do not like nature don't walk the path for sure”
“Clean private park but portable potty can be clean better.”
Plan your run at Gouwens Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesouthholland.org
- Phone+1 708-210-2900
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