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McCarthy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Tinley Park, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from McCarthy 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.
Sprawling park with batting cages, a skate park and mini golf.
What runners say about McCarthy Park
“Beautiful, super clean great place to take the family”
Nice area. I bike/run/walk the paved trail around the lake mostly... But quite a few picnic areas with grills, a skate park, a park for kids with some exercise stations, lit base/softball fields, batting cages & mini-golf that's fun with a "snack shack," decent real batrooms and some fishing piers...
Trail conditions & character
“A concession stand & indoor bathrooms make it very user friendly.”
Plan your run at McCarthy Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetinleyparkdistrict.org
- Phone(708) 342-4200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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