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Krape Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,262 Google reviews · Running trail in Freeport, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Krape 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 Krape Park
“Very nice, well kept park.”
“Krape Park shows that the local community values beautiful outdoor spaces and that’s are willing to invest in it.”
We love this park. There are so many things to do. There is a trail next to the waterfall that brings you to the top of the waterfall. At the top, there is an observation area, bonfire pit, walking paths, disk golf, party shelters with grills, a playground, bathrooms.
MUST VISIT!! This park has been in my life from day 1! Lol We have memories that range from Fishing, Hiking, Bike Riding, Sledding during the Winter, to even Ice Skating back in the day! I even remember renting paddle boats and going up creek to see the Twin Caves.
All communities should have such a park with trails, age leveled play areas, sports, and dogs allowed (now if there were an off leash area). Most everyone was kind and welcoming to this newbie. I want to check out more.
This park is a hidden gem!! I have drove by it, but didnt stop...I went today, my husband, and my twin 17 yr old step-sons...it was SUPER beautiful and this park is absolutely PACKED with everything youd wanna do..
Trail conditions & character
“Baptized at the top of the waterfall, climbed the rock wall to get to the twin caves and fell out of a canoe into the Pec one (canoes/ peddle boats available for rent).”
“At the top, there is an observation area, bonfire pit, walking paths, disk golf, party shelters with grills, a playground, bathrooms.”
“Numerous paved walking paths winding around an expansive park.”
Plan your run at Krape Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefreeportparkdistrict.org
- Phone+1 815-235-6114
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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