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Jones Park
4 ★★★★☆ 342 Google reviews · Running trail in East St Louis, 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 Jones 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.
Relaxed park featuring a fishing lake, as well as a playground and basketball courts.
What runners say about Jones Park
Impressed with the upkeep of the park. Was visiting the city and love walking the trail. Though, the trail could use some tending: de-weeding/grassing, daily clearing, etc. and smoothing of the trail. It is a walking path, having a smooth clear path is more of a safety concern.
The new update to the parks street is awesome. No more tearing up your suspension an shocks! Great place for an early morning walk!
Met up with sisters for a walk around the park. Trails could be cleared of debris and pine balls for a smoother walk without having to use roads. Otherwise maintenance is pretty good. Exercisers along trail could stand some attention.
Been going here since I was a child. I love walking in this park early in the morning and late in the evening... Plenty of trees for shade
Trail conditions & character
“Wasn't sure of parking, but the bleachers were a welcome surprise.”
Plan your run at Jones 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteeslparkdistrict.net
- Phone+1 618-874-6340
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