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Melvin Price Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 296 Google reviews · Running trail in Swansea, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Melvin Price Memorial 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.
Small urban park with walking trails, a volleyball court, playground, picnic area & softball field.
What runners say about Melvin Price Memorial Park
“Great neutral location and clean!”
Great place to walk, nice pavilion and playground, dog park, hockey, soccer, and ball fields. It also has large group rental buildings.
Love this park! The dog park is a little small, but it works in a pinch. Love the open fields and paths throughout the park. The skating rink is a cool addition too. Plenty of room for everyone!
Great family fun! Good place for a barbecue or get together if you reserve one of the shelters in advance. But also just a good place to take a walk with the dog or family members!
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to walk, nice pavilion and playground, dog park, hockey, soccer, and ball fields.”
Plan your run at Melvin Price Memorial 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteswanseail.org
- Phone(618) 234-0044
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
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