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Hibernia Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in New Lenox, Illinois · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Hibernia 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.

RestroomsQuiet

Family-friendly neighborhood park featuring a playground, paddle boats, volleyball court and a lake.

What runners say about Hibernia Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (121 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Play ground is very well-maintained, there’s sand volleyball pits, swing sets, covered picnic area, and a really great splash pad that my son just loves.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“We took a trail that led down to a gorgeous creek, running high due to ongoing heavy rains.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Cute quiet little park well-maintained little monkey bars for younger ones right next to a really cute large pond.”

Very nice little Park. Well kept, free of debris, lawn care beautifully up kept. Bring the kids, take the dog for a walk, or just take a walk around the lake.

★★★★★ — Barb , Apr 2021

1/2 mile walking path around the lake. Playground for kids. Splash pad. Fishing. Paddle boat rentals. Concessions. Pavilion rental. Great fun!

★★★★★ — Tami , Aug 2016

Awesome park and lake to walk around with a paved pathway. My grandkids love to come play in the park, watch the ducks, fish, and crane in the lake. No motor boats, and no swimming are allowed, but your dog can jump off the pier and swim to catch her ball. An overall very nice place to play, exercise, or just relax.

★★★★★ — Paula , Nov 2021

Nice family park with walking path around a small lake. Splash pad for kids is nice, too!

★★★★★ — Jeanie , Mar 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 121 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 7 mentions

“Excellent playground and splash pad with clean bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Cute quiet little park well-maintained little monkey bars for younger ones right next to a really cute large pond.”

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Plan your run at Hibernia 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
  • Websitenewlenoxparks.org
  • Phone+1 815-485-3584
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 11 am–6 pm
Tuesday 11 am–6 pm
Wednesday 11 am–6 pm
Thursday 11 am–6 pm
Friday 11 am–6 pm
Saturday 11 am–6 pm
Sunday 11 am–6 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 Hibernia Park

1588 Eagle Cir, New Lenox, IL 60451

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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.