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Knolls Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 274 Google reviews · Running trail in Lombard, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Knolls 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.

ScenicHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Lakeside recreation area featuring exercise equipment, a playground and walking paths.

What runners say about Knolls Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (274 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Such a beautiful little park with plenty of wildlife to observe.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“My son loved it there, nice quiet n friendly ppl also…”

Beautiful park. Lots of parking. Clean and tidy. Great for a walk. Nice calm neighborhood. Pond has quite a few fishes in it. Caught a few bluegill and Catfishes. Ample benches. Good for picnic and Taking the kids. Definitely recommended to stop.

★★★★★ — Adnan , Jul 2023

This is a great fishing pond!! Note that you need a special York Center fishing license in addition to an Illinois state license WITH the inland trout stamp. We didnt see any trout, but there are MANY small bluegills, large mouth bass, and catfish.

★★★★★ — Zach , Sep 2019

I used to come here with my parents as a kid and I was pleasantly surprised at the changes that have been made since the 90s. I love the addition of the workout equipment and new path next to the hill. This is a great place to bring children.

★★★★★ — David , Jun 2022

Another wonderful walk in a new park with Snickers and Newton. I have driven past the area where this park is located numerous times and never knew it was here. Not a sports park, but plenty of playground equipment, nice walking paths, a hill for sledding (if there is snow), a pond and a picnic area.

★★★★☆ — Michael , Feb 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 7 mentions

“Perfect place for families with playground, lake view, fishing, BBQ, etc.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“Not a sports park, but plenty of playground equipment, nice walking paths, a hill for sledding (if there is snow), a pond and a picnic area.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“My son loved it there, nice quiet n friendly ppl also…”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Street side parking is little stressful due to car coming traffic in both directions.”

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Plan your run at Knolls 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 — reported by runners
  • Phone(630) 629-0886

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 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 Knolls Park

1416 S Meyers Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

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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.