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McGraw Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 487 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomington, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McGraw 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.
Landscaped park with a playground, splash pad & water fountain, plus soccer & baseball fields.
What runners say about McGraw Park
“In addition to all this, the playground and splash park are a huge hit when we have friends with kids visit and the tennis courts seem very well maintained.”
“McGraw Park has to be one of the most beautiful city green spaces not only in Bloomington/Normal, but the entire state.”
“Well-maintained with a nice tree-lined walking path.”
Very nice park with sidewalk/trails around the whole park for walking, running, or wheeled sports. Great splash park (open Memorial Day thru Labor Day) and fun playground equipment. There's a large fountain in the middle that's beautifully lighted at night.
This is a very nicely planned public space that is framed on one side by a highly rated Catholic School, and another side by residences backyards. The facilities include a nice tennis complex, a fair sized children's play ground, baseball field, room for soccer.
Great family park with paved paths for walking or find a bench and relax. For the most part the park is fairly quiet. Very clean and well maintained.
I had no idea this park was here until I came with a friend. Such a beautiful place to walk with a lot of greenery. Very clean!
Trail conditions & character
“McGraw Park has to be one of the most beautiful city green spaces not only in Bloomington/Normal, but the entire state.”
“Plenty of parking in the parking lot, nearby tennis court, water park for kids, and fountain during the warm season.”
“Well-maintained with a nice tree-lined walking path.”
“One word of caution for those with kids who are potty-training, the bathrooms are a bit of a hike back to the tennis courts.”
“Very well manicured gounds, nice water fountain, splash area and pavilion.”
Plan your run at McGraw 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitebloomingtonparks.org
- Phone+1 309-434-2260
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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