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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.
Public park featuring tennis courts, a children's play area, and a paved walking path.
What runners say about Larson Park
“Playground is always clean, surrounded by homes so no cars, and fun.”
“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
Really nice. Some benches, huge tennis court. A nice park for kids, small and little. Room for dogs to walk. Feels safe
Great little neighborhood park with a tennis court and awesome playground. We walk through frequently.
Playground is always clean, surrounded by homes so no cars, and fun. Great plaxe to walk the dog, exercise, play with kids.
Trail conditions & character
“Very quiet park surrounded by houses so sometimes it feels like you are playing at your private back yard.”
“Fun little park, usually isn't that busy and has really nice tennis courts, only downside is no public bathrooms”
“Great plaxe to walk the dog, exercise, play with kids.”
“There is also a small playground and a good paved walking path.”
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 |
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