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Lake Storey Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,163 Google reviews · Running trail in Galesburg, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Storey 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.
Fishing is allowed with a permit at this public park located on the shores of Lake Storey.
What runners say about Lake Storey Park
“Playground, pavilions, boat ramps, and it’s clean!”
“Beautiful quiet and perfect place to bring the kids plenty to do can't wait until pools opened looking forward to our next trip”
“A wonderful Memorial to our Veterans and the park itself with the lake, cat tails, lively pine trees and more is peaceful and beautiful.”
Very pretty park with lots of walking and bike paths. Picnic areas and pavilions too. There is a two story event hall that used to have dances back in the 30's and 40's with a sandy beach behind. I also saw but didn't visit public bathrooms, a boat ramp, and a campground. Lots of restaurants and shopping close by too.
A great place to hike. They also rent paddle boats, kiaks and canoes. There is a campground and decent fishing as well.
Great place to walk have cook outs and enjoy the outdoors. Paddleboats and kayaks are available for rent.
Fall at the lake is full of beautiful views around every curve... Family fun and fond memories...park campground ball n soccer fields picnics pavillions playgrounds and walking path...and of course fishing water slide and n paddle boats in the summer!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful quiet and perfect place to bring the kids plenty to do can't wait until pools opened looking forward to our next trip”
“I also saw but didn't visit public bathrooms, a boat ramp, and a campground.”
“A wonderful Memorial to our Veterans and the park itself with the lake, cat tails, lively pine trees and more is peaceful and beautiful.”
“Mostly paved with some dirt trails off the main trail.”
Plan your run at Lake Storey 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.
- Websiteci.galesburg.il.us
- Phone(309) 343-4181
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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