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Marie Grolich Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 104 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 Marie Grolich 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.
Clean playground featuring a jungle gym, slides and a baseball field.
What runners say about Marie Grolich Park
“It is well maintained with a shelter, volleyball sand, kids playground, concrete "bags" toss ramps, and porta potty.”
This is a great park only downfall is no bathroom facilities or running water besides that I love it
A lot of parking, more than enough room for the kids to run, playground for 5-12 year olds, shelter with BBQ pit (bring your own charcoal) and tables to hold about 48 people, a walking track, soccer field, baseball field.
They have really made this place look nice.A great quiet place to bring the kids,or just walk in peace and get some alone time.
Great place to bring the kids to the play, play basketball or walk the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“It is well maintained with a shelter, volleyball sand, kids playground, concrete "bags" toss ramps, and porta potty.”
Plan your run at Marie Grolich 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofelgin.org
- Phone+1 847-697-3160
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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