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Lincoln Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Aurora, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lincoln 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.
Dog-friendly grassy space, featuring a playground as well as basketball and volleyball courts.
What runners say about Lincoln Park
“There is a large well maintained grassy space with some nice hills and on the far side of the park is a doggie playground!”
“Quiet, calm, great atmosphere & good scenery.”
Very nice area for multiple uses. Park is very fun for kids. Have 2 ziplines my daughters love. Huge open grassy area for picnics or sports. Small hills for sledding in winter, for smaller children. Bball, and dog park on opposite side.
Very nice playground, basketball court, and open field. I believe there is a volleyball court as well. The play area is mulched. Very well maintained and there is a nice walking circle around the full park.
Always fun time with the kids. They all love it there. And the parents can get a quick workout in by walking riding a bike or running.. They have a big hill you an the kids can roll down. Awesome place..
Quiet, calm, great atmosphere & good scenery. Nice playground, 2 half court basketball hoops, a dog park, plenty of grassy areas & a walking/biking trail around the whole park; all make for a good time.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice playground, 2 half court basketball hoops, a dog park, plenty of grassy areas & a walking/biking trail around the whole park; all make for a good time.”
“There is a large well maintained grassy space with some nice hills and on the far side of the park is a doggie playground!”
“There's a 1/2 mile paved trail that goes around the park that's perfect for jogging, walking, and dog walking.”
Plan your run at Lincoln 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(630) 256-3730
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 | 6 AM–8 PM |
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