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Jeffers Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 159 Google reviews · Running trail in Kankakee, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Jeffers 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 Jeffers Park
“It is very clean and quiet park and has a large playground for the kids I would defiantly come here again”
“It's beautiful out here definitely a good place to bring the kids and chill”
Compared to some of the other parks in the Kankakee area it's small however it's a very clean neighborhood park, it's along the Kankakee River so you get to sit and enjoy the tranquility of the water plus it has a small trail for you to walk.
It's a very nice playground, features, picnic tables, basketball courts, walking course, and great access to the Kankakee River.
Nice park off the river where the kids can play and the grown ups can walk and talk but also keep a good eye on the children.
Trail conditions & character
“It's beautiful out here definitely a good place to bring the kids and chill”
Plan your run at Jeffers Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekvpd.com
- Phone(815) 939-1311
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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