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Herrin Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 307 Google reviews · Running trail in Herrin, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Herrin Memorial 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Family-friendly city park featuring a pond, bridges and a skate park. Playgrounds. There are also baseball fields.

What runners say about Herrin Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (307 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Everything seemed so clean and I love the unique style of it.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“This park has a great water feature and a beautiful bridge.”

Nice park and walking trail. The place has a lovely feel to it, the walking trail is long and smooth. There is also a skate park 🛹

★★★★★ — Patti , Oct 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 307 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“This park has a great water feature and a beautiful bridge.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Has a couple public restrooms and a pool.”

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Plan your run at Herrin Memorial 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
  • Phone(618) 942-3548

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Herrin Memorial Park

1010 N 5th St, Herrin, IL 62948

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LoopScenic

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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.