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Meadow Valley Park & Dog Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Meadow Valley Park & Dog 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.
Park with swings, slides, picnic areas, water pumps and a playground, including a 'tall' one.
What runners say about Meadow Valley Park & Dog Park
“The small and large dog areas are a large size and the trails to walk are clean with a lot of hills”
“Very beautiful, quite area.”
“Dog park has large fenced area with seating and shade and separate use for large and small dogs.”
Use West entrance on Ernest Street (one block from Legion Rd) to use playground and dog park. Both sides of the park have nature trail access. Playground is nice equipment meant for 5-12 years old. Dog park has large fenced area with seating and shade and separate use for large and small dogs.
The small and large dog areas are a large size and the trails to walk are clean with a lot of hills
Great park, plenty of space for the dogs to run around. Plenty of shade too
I do morning walks/runs by this park. Very beautiful, quite area. I've seen a coyote and a turkey near there while running all within a few days. So the wildlife seems to feel comfortable and thriving in the area. They keep it well mowed and picked up.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice dog park and play ground and a few walking trails nothing to hard all under a mile great place to take the kids out on a hike”
“Dog park has large fenced area with seating and shade and separate use for large and small dogs.”
“I used the portable bathroom (port-a-potty) once, was rather unpleasant but that is just how those work.”
“There's a porta-potty and a water pump but no drinking fountain.”
Plan your run at Meadow Valley Park & Dog Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewashingtonparkdistrict.com
- Phone(309) 444-9413
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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