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Henry A. Proesel Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 383 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincolnwood, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Henry A. Proesel 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.
Park with baseball and basketball courts, a pool, picnic areas, and skating rink.
What runners say about Henry A. Proesel Park
“Great, clean and safe spot for the whole family or adults who love to do laps.”
“Typical Carnival but Proesel Park is beautiful.”
Huge park with tons to do! Beautiful trails and a lot of picnic tables . Everyone had a blast!
Excellent place for family get together. Great playground for kids, lots of room to run around and set up a picnic. Basketball, tennis, pickleball etc for adults. Clean and well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of room to spread out, plenty of play spaces for kids, cook-out space, ample parking, and other nice amenities including an in-line skating hockey rink.”
“Typical Carnival but Proesel Park is beautiful.”
“THERE ARE SIGNS EVERYWHERE SAYING DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED.”
Plan your run at Henry A. Proesel 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelincolnwoodil.org
- Phone(847) 673-1540
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–7 PM |
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