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Meadowbrook Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 943 Google reviews · Running trail in Urbana, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Meadowbrook 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.
Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails.
What runners say about Meadowbrook Park
“Ample walking trails are in great condition and there are sculptures by local artists punctuating the walk.”
“I do recommend the beautiful nature trails and the statues give you yet another thing to enjoy.”
A nice park with many artistic structures. This park is very close to Orchard Downs university housing. There is a big walking loop with a track.
Traveling with my dog (Labor Day weekend), this was a great road trip stop to stretch and enjoy a walk through the park with nicely paved paths. I parked in the Race Street lot and then stayed for an hour, to include: Hickman Wildflower Walk, Wandell Sculpture Garden loop, and back down the Wildflower Walk to the…
One of the best walking paths in a park that the UIUC campus can offer. The wildflower walk is very good. During summer, there are lots of flowers blooming. It's definitely a worth exploring place around the campus.
This park is amazing. There are several sculptures and aesthetic structures along the path. The walking path is also huge. I wish I knew here before. This place is a hidden gem.
Trail conditions & character
“I do recommend the beautiful nature trails and the statues give you yet another thing to enjoy.”
“Traveling with my dog (Labor Day weekend), this was a great road trip stop to stretch and enjoy a walk through the park with nicely paved paths.”
“Also features small sections of wetlands, stream, several side trails, pavilion, porta potty (👍), and large wooden playground.”
Plan your run at Meadowbrook Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteurbanaparks.org
- Phone+1 217-367-1544
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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