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McCormick Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in North Riverside, 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 McCormick Woods' 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.
Relaxed spot with deer sightings and flagstone structure for parties, plus space for picnics.
What runners say about McCormick Woods
“Beautiful park with a lot of space for children to run and adults to relax or have a bday party, a family reunion, or just chill out.”
“Beautiful place very quiet the sounds of birds and nature and might see deers”
this woods is a nice quiet place near Brookfield zoo, it has a flag stone structure that serves as a good party place that you can rent and is good cover from the elements and also has two working fire places.
Beautiful park with a lot of space for children to run and adults to relax or have a bday party, a family reunion, or just chill out. It has large trees and bathroom facilities with plenty of parking spaces. Nice place for the family to hang out, there are tables with seats available throughout.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with a lot of space for children to run and adults to relax or have a bday party, a family reunion, or just chill out.”
“Beautiful place very quiet the sounds of birds and nature and might see deers”
“It has large trees and bathroom facilities with plenty of parking spaces.”
“It has large trees and bathroom facilities with plenty of parking spaces.”
Plan your run at McCormick Woods
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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