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Grove Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Minooka, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Grove Road 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 Grove Road Park
“Super fun park in a peaceful prairie setting.”
Beautiful well kept park and very peaceful. Lots of walking paths to explore. I hope the future plans for this area gets finished.
Nice out of the way park. Very quiet. I was the only one there on a weekday afternoon. The trails are nice with the best parts being the grassy trails through the woods. There's no shade on the gravel trail sections, so come prepared on a hot and sunny day!
Be on the look of for ticks. I enjoy walking this gravel path with friends but last time I found a tick on my leg afterward. I hadn’t even left the gravel trail so I was surprised.
This hidden treasure is a great little park to go for a walk with your furry friends. The there is washrooms for humans, a pavilion for picnics, and a playground for the kiddos!
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoy walking this gravel path with friends but last time I found a tick on my leg afterward.”
“Super fun park in a peaceful prairie setting.”
Plan your run at Grove Road Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- Websitejolietpark.org
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