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Lake Terramere Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington Heights, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Terramere 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.

ScenicStroller / ADAQuiet

Playground and lake park with swings, slides and picnic tables, ideal for kids.

What runners say about Lake Terramere Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (114 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very nice and quiet place with big playgrounds for kids”

Great play ground for little ones, lake is pretty, people fish, jog,walk dogs. A neighborhood jewel!

★★★★★ — Candace , Jun 2018

This is an awesome place to spend time with kids, friends or family. A beautiful lake view, an interesting playground, trees, grass - many place to seat and have a good time. Also you can walk around and see great old houses and so on. So, have a good time here!

★★★★★ — Marat , Aug 2019

Fantastic place to swing in the rain; the sound of raindrops on the lake is so soothing. Generally seems to be popular with the kids during normal child hours, too, and there's a large open grassy area in which to run or play sports or what have you.

★★★★☆ — Icewindgale , Apr 2019

My Granddaughters love the park and the lake. Great place for me to walk.

★★★★★ — Gary , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 114 reviews →

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 5 mentions

“A beautiful lake view, an interesting playground, trees, grass - many place to seat and have a good time.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Very nice and quiet place with big playgrounds for kids”

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Plan your run at Lake Terramere 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteahpd.org
  • Phone+1 847-577-3000
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 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 Lake Terramere Park

N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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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.