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Hecht Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · Running trail in Mokena, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hecht 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.

PavedStroller / ADARestroomsWater

Well-maintained playground and local park featuring a variety of athletic fields: basketball, baseball and pickleball courts, plus tennis.

What runners say about Hecht Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (125 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very clean, and well kept.”

*Playground review only* This park was surprise visit for us. Being the only ones there, my kids were still quite entertained. 2 parks in 1 with a nice walking path through 2 baseball diamonds. We started with the west side park and then progressed to the other side.

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Sep 2023

I played pickleball, the group of people were really welcoming, faculty was in good shape. Competition was really good. It was a great time, but also I was visiting my son’s family who live 1/2 mile away, and they had not visited the park. They were impressed with the facilities.

★★★★★ — Kelli , Aug 2025

This is a fun local park, kiddos like it. There is only porta potty for bathrooms. Nice walking trail around the area

★★★★☆ — Rebecca , Apr 2023

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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 9 mentions

“only draw back is lack of restrooms, porta-johns only.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Hecht 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetinleyparkdistrict.org
  • Phone(708) 342-4200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Hecht Park

9310 Birch Ave, Mokena, IL 60448

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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.