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Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow

4.6 ★★★★★ 844 Google reviews · Running trail in Lombard, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow'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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Scenic recreational area with a small lake offering a disc-golf course, playground & softball field.

What runners say about Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (844 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“I had an option to pick a park to clean for a company that I was working with.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Big beautiful park comprised with every possible amenity you might ask for in a Public setting.”

The park district of Lombard keeps this place looking great year round. I walk the dog here every day. Nice walking paths, a little lagoon, tennis courts, Frisbee golf and so much more provided for free by the park district. The annual fireworks are held here as well.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Dec 2023

Big beautiful park comprised with every possible amenity you might ask for in a Public setting. Two seprate play areas for infant, toddlers & kids. One huge grass ground for free play, running, jogging or just meditating(if you wish) plus, a few picnic benches.

★★★★★ — Reema , May 2019

This is a great park. It has two playgrounds, one on the northeast side, one on the south side. Northeast has a spot for tots and bigger kids. It has a popular Frisbee golf course. It has baseball fields. And lots of walking paths with open view, plus a small pond that you can walk around.

★★★★★ — Joe , Jan 2024

What a great find! Beautiful keep clean and mowed park. The walkways are endless. Not sure how many miles but it's a fun walk with my pup. Oh there are also tennis courts, a basketball court, a skateboard track, pavillion, and miles of places to enjoy the shade or sun. And a porta-potty.

★★★★★ — Karen , Jul 2025

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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

“Big beautiful park comprised with every possible amenity you might ask for in a Public setting.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Lots of space, playground, tennis, skate park, Frisbee golf, basketball court, baseball fields, walking/running/biking trail, various parking lots, and cute pond.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Restrooms and parking are easily available.”

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Plan your run at Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitelombardparks.com
  • Phone(630) 620-7322
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:20 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7:20 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7:20 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7:20 AM–7 PM
Friday 7:20 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7:20 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7:20 AM–7 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 Lombard Park District - Madison Meadow

E Madison St & S Ahrens Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

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Running trails near Lombard

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Westmore Woods

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Lombard Common

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Spacious park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields and a disc golf course.

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Lufkin Park

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ScenicDog-friendly

Park, partly renovated place featuring a splash pad, picnic tables and a playground.

1.2 miles away

Lilacia Park

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LitScenicDog-friendly

Historic public garden specializing in lilacs (200+ varieties) & tulips (50+), with a picnic area.

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Knolls Park

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Scenic

Lakeside recreation area featuring exercise equipment, a playground and walking paths.

1.3 miles away

Sledding Hill - Sunset Knoll Park

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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.