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Greenview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Northbrook, 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
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Confirmed from Greenview 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.

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What runners say about Greenview Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 4 mentions

“Beautiful park, very clean with trees, plants and fenced in on three sides.”

The exercise equipment are meant for old people. Like seniors. I tested them out and I can tell for sure that you'll get more exercise from running after your child or climbing the stuff in the park.

★★★★☆ — Eirik , May 2019

Has nice short walking/jogging path around the park. Easy to get some exercise while still watching your kids. Also had a covered spot for picnicking.

★★★★☆ — Paul , Dec 2016

Very nice family and dog friendly neighborhood park. There is a nice shaded gazebo

★★★★★ — Michael , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There was also a covered pavilion with a picnic table, but no bathroom.”

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Plan your run at Greenview 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitenbparks.org
  • Phone+1 847-291-2995

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Greenview Park

2405 Greenview Rd #2401, Northbrook, IL 60062

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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.