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Larson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Urbana, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Larson 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.

PavedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Public park featuring tennis courts, a children's play area, and a paved walking path.

What runners say about Larson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (66 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Playground is always clean, surrounded by homes so no cars, and fun.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Very quiet park surrounded by houses so sometimes it feels like you are playing at your private back yard.”

Play structure is fun. Not close to the street which makes it safer but a bit of a walk when carrying stuff. It's past the tennis courts..very nice ones that are signed as neighbors only ...on a public park

★★★★☆ — Ricardo , May 2023

Really nice. Some benches, huge tennis court. A nice park for kids, small and little. Room for dogs to walk. Feels safe

★★★★★ — Cassie , Aug 2024

Great little neighborhood park with a tennis court and awesome playground. We walk through frequently.

★★★★★ — Tamra , Jan 2018

Playground is always clean, surrounded by homes so no cars, and fun. Great plaxe to walk the dog, exercise, play with kids.

★★★★★ — Dpavelb , Mar 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 66 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Very quiet park surrounded by houses so sometimes it feels like you are playing at your private back yard.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Fun little park, usually isn't that busy and has really nice tennis courts, only downside is no public bathrooms”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great plaxe to walk the dog, exercise, play with kids.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“There is also a small playground and a good paved walking path.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Larson 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteurbanaparks.org
  • Phone(217) 367-1544
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 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 Larson Park

1505 E McHenry St, Urbana, IL 61801

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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.