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Lake Charles Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Vernon Hills, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Charles 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 with swings, slides and climbing structures, a pier and gazebos.
What runners say about Lake Charles Park
“The park is a beautiful location for walking, watching sunsets, playing sports, as well as gathering with friends and family.”
LC includes a playground with many features to climb on, perfect for all children. The basketball court is super convenient too. My favourite part is the path along the lake. It’s super scenic, almost like another state similar to a national park. The fishing dock and lake are so beautiful.
The park is a beautiful location for walking, watching sunsets, playing sports, as well as gathering with friends and family. The water views were amazing. There were multiple water fountains in the area, a climbing wall, a basketball court and adequate parking.
This is a great place to take your kids. It has a lot of playground equipment for them to run around and play on. They should have more swings but it has a good amount of slides and climbable equipment. Will go there again
Nice neighborhood park with basketball and well maintained play area for kids. Paved walk path next to Charles Lake with plenty of benches and two gazebos for restring and picnic.
Trail conditions & character
“The park is a beautiful location for walking, watching sunsets, playing sports, as well as gathering with friends and family.”
“There were multiple water fountains in the area, a climbing wall, a basketball court and adequate parking.”
Plan your run at Lake Charles 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitevhparkdistrict.org
- Phone(847) 996-6800
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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