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Kimball Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 467 Google reviews · Running trail in Rolling Meadows, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Kimball Hill 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.

ScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Ball fields, a fishing & skating pond & picnic areas highlight this community park with bike trails.

What runners say about Kimball Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (467 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The playgrounds are very well maintained, clean, and safe for kids, which makes it a perfect spot for families.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Kimball Hill Park is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature.”

Pretty nice trail around a pond with a nice fairly large man-made waterfall. Borders to a decent creek as well. Offers ziplines (3) and a smaller playground as well for the kids that was just completed and is wonderful! Nearby Kimball Hill school playgrounds are easily accessible via a short walk.

★★★★☆ — Tina , Mar 2023

CHECK OUT THE MEMORIAL TOWER!! TO OUR FALLEN...BEAUTIFUL JOB FOR ALL INVOLVED!! This park has it all!!! Baseball park, 7 parks for kids to play with parks made according to age. It's well taken care of. Nice small pond for fishing stocked fish. Absolutely beautiful!! Places to BBQ and have parties with permits.

★★★★★ — Thomas , May 2025

Kimball Hill Park is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. The scenery around the park is absolutely stunning, from the open fields to the water and walking paths. The playgrounds are very well maintained, clean, and safe for kids, which makes it a perfect spot for families.

★★★★★ — Rigo , Sep 2025

Zipline was the key attraction for the kids. Also small water fall and walk around the lake was good 👍

★★★★☆ — Vik , Oct 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Pretty nice trail around a pond with a nice fairly large man-made waterfall.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Nearby Kimball Hill school playgrounds are easily accessible via a short walk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The only downside is there is just a portable restroom and no running water nearby.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Kimball Hill 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitermparks.org
  • Phone(847) 818-3200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 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 Kimball Hill Park

3286 Kirchoff Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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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.