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Medinah Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Medinah, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Medinah 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.

Lit at nightWater

Clean, well-kept green space featuring a playground, baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts.

What runners say about Medinah Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (138 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Clean and well-maintained.”

I visited the old playground where the playground slides 🛝 are perfect for toddlers (straight), there is a walking path, to get to ballyball area.

★★★★☆ — Iliana , Aug 2025

Spotted a quiet open lawn that’s perfect for a family picnic and a new splash pad that kids can’t get enough of. The staff around the snack bar were super friendly and their lemonade was surprisingly good for the price.

★★★★★ — Adriana , May 2026

great park, has 4 ball fields too bad they take on so much water. And the running path is great too about a 1/2 mile. sucks that there is a big puddle that you either have to run through or turn around. the city should re-do the elevation on the path.

★★★★☆ — Frankie , Jun 2020

Nice, quiet park with plenty of green space. Good for walking, relaxing, and spending time outdoors. Clean and well-maintained.

★★★★★ — Meerim , May 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Really nice tennis courts, freshly renovated, 4 lighted courts, hitting wall”

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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.
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitemedinahparks.org
  • Phone+1 630-893-2560
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Medinah Park

22W130 Thorndale Ave, Medinah, IL 60157

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Running trails near Medinah

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Sprawling park featuring a paved loop trail for running and biking, plus picnic tables and restrooms.

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Protected woodland groves, meadows & wetlands along the meandering Spring Brook Creek.

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Clauss Farm Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

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Dog-friendly

Park featuring a fitness center and basketball and baseball areas, plus a sledding hill.

2.0 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.