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Lakeshore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Lawn, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeshore 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.
Park with a playground for kids, plus a pond for fishing.
What runners say about Lakeshore Park
“Nice clean park lots of ducks and geese down by the water it also has walking trails and new play ground”
“Lots of large trees giving shade to both parks.”
Nice for small kids. Few trails, you have to walk on streets to walk around the lake or in the grass.
I may be biased, but I love this place! It's a small lake, maybe even pond is a better word, and it's right in the middle of a neighborhood. This makes it the perfect place for a quick walk. If you like to walk alone, you will feel safe here.
Nice clean park lots of ducks and geese down by the water it also has walking trails and new play ground
This park is pretty awesome! It's not just one park, but 2! Plenty of room to run, also it is set away from any streets. No need to worry about possible "flight risks" getting away from you! The whole design encourages bravery and athleticism, independent thought, curiosity. The best part is anyone can enjoy it.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of large trees giving shade to both parks.”
“Unfortunately the park does not have toilets or porta pottys which you really need if the kids visiting range from 2 and on.”
“Well kept area with two parking lots, but I didn't see a public water fountain or bathroom.”
Plan your run at Lakeshore 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteolparks.com
- Phone+1 708-857-2200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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