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Hinkston Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 518 Google reviews · Running trail in Waukegan, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hinkston 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.
Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.
What runners say about Hinkston Park
“Very good clean place to workout and to have fun”
Great afternoon clean walking trail. Very clean grille area and playground. People seemed very happy walking their dogs.
I love quiet mornings in the park. The park's walking/jogging path is clearly marked. 2 laps for 1 kilometer and 3 laps for one mile. The only thing of concern is a marshy area near the path which some mosquitoes inhabit. It's right next to the Waukegan field house. Much of the park is shaded by tall trees.
Great running trail. There is a small playground for kids. Also, there's a space for people looking to have an outdoor party. I was just there for the run, 3 laps a mile, 2 is a kilometer. I'd recommend for anyone who likes to run outdoor whether they're a novice or marathon runner.
North of the fieldhouse with seperate parking, 1/3 mile up and down multiuse paved track that is a lot of fun to walk/run with without dogs. Public restrooms inside of shelter. Lanscaping includes marsh/water ditch with signage. Dog pickup bags available. Children playground, benches, very comfortable.
Trail conditions & character
“North of the fieldhouse with seperate parking, 1/3 mile up and down multiuse paved track that is a lot of fun to walk/run with without dogs.”
“There is an old pavilion with old public bathrooms.”
“North of the fieldhouse with seperate parking, 1/3 mile up and down multiuse paved track that is a lot of fun to walk/run with without dogs.”
“Good machines, weight room, and a nice indoor 1/7 mile track above a huge gym with basketball, tennis, volleyball, and pickle ball.”
Plan your run at Hinkston Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewaukeganparks.org
- Phone(847) 360-4725
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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