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James S. Boan Woods, Bolingbrook Park District

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Bolingbrook, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from James S. Boan Woods, Bolingbrook Park District'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.

Natural surfaceStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about James S. Boan Woods, Bolingbrook Park District

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The parks bathrooms and pavillion was clean and stocked.”

This Park is nicely groomed for family and group events. Clean restrooms. Trails that connect to a nearby fishing Park and Whalon Lake. Some wildlife also is a resident of the area.

★★★★★ — Rafael , Aug 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 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 4 mentions

“The parks bathrooms and pavillion was clean and stocked.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“The parking lot seems way too big for the park, but that just makes it easy to park there.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at James S. Boan Woods, Bolingbrook Park District

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitebolingbrookparks.org
  • Phone(630) 739-0272

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 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 James S. Boan Woods, Bolingbrook Park District

410 N Schmidt Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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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.