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Jacqueline B. Gorell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Evanston, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Jacqueline B. Gorell 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.

What runners say about Jacqueline B. Gorell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It's a small trail between Golf Rd. & Chruch St. Along the path are 2 picnic areas, Porta potties & a parking lot. The picnic areas between McCormik & Church is well shaded & with many tables.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Aug 2023

Cute little park with 5 picnic tables right off the McCormick bike path at McCormick and church..you can see both streets from where you sit, but there are quite a few trees to shade you and keep you cozy. Tables are covered in lichen and are level. Perfect for a picnic or games.

★★★★★ — Ket , Sep 2018

This park is part of a long bike and walking trail. The whole trail goes from Lawrence avenue to Green Bay Road in Evanston

★★★★☆ — Curtis , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Plan your run at Jacqueline B. Gorell 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.

Hours

Monday 4:30 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 4:30 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 4:30 AM–11 PM
Thursday 4:30 AM–11 PM
Friday 4:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday 4:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday 4:30 AM–11 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 Jacqueline B. Gorell Park

Unnamed Road, Evanston, IL 60203

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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.