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Lords Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,311 Google reviews · Running trail in Elgin, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lords 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.
108 wooded acres with historic pavilion, museum & zoo plus playing fields, picnicking & water park
What runners say about Lords Park
“Really nice park with a large pond, playgrounds, tennis courts, animal exhibits and petting zoo, walking path with benches & beautiful atmosphere.”
“Lords Park is a popular community park known for its family-friendly environment and variety of recreational activities.”
This is one of the jewels of Elgin. The oak groves preserved by both this east-side park, and its sister on the west side (Wing Park), are simply gorgeous. There are two playgrounds in the more natural side of the park, two tennis court areas, and one basketball court.
This park has something for everyone. A picnic pavilion, 2 playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, walking paths, lagoons with du ks and geese, and 3 bison, some deer, and a zoo in the summer. My daughter has a blast each time we visit!
Really nice park with a large pond, playgrounds, tennis courts, animal exhibits and petting zoo, walking path with benches & beautiful atmosphere.
Lords Park is a popular community park known for its family-friendly environment and variety of recreational activities. - Atmosphere: Welcoming and lively with plenty of green space and shade trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Really nice park with a large pond, playgrounds, tennis courts, animal exhibits and petting zoo, walking path with benches & beautiful atmosphere.”
“- Accessibility: Easy parking and well-maintained paths, suitable for all ages and mobility levels.”
“Great park could use better or more clearly marked facilities , restrooms and water fountains.”
“Great park could use better or more clearly marked facilities , restrooms and water fountains.”
Plan your run at Lords 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityofelgin.org
- Phone(847) 531-7000
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–5 PM |
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