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Maine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Park Ridge, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Maine 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.

Maine Park — running trail in Park Ridge, IL, photo 1

What runners say about Maine Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It’s a great park for kids to run around and adventure. It has a summer camp as well that kids can enjoy. It has the usual playground with swings and slides but also hills to run and balance pathways to explore different textures. It has a nature center with a few different animals also.

★★★★☆ — Mirsada , Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 reviews →

Plan your run at Maine 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.
  • Websiteprparks.org
  • Phone+1 847-692-5127

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 Maine Park

2701 W Sibley St, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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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 Something out of date?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.