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Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 268 Google reviews · Running trail in Midlothian, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from 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.

Trailhead parking

Ball fields, batting cages, bocce & bean-bag toss are offered at this park with picnicking.

What runners say about Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (268 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, great fields, affordable concessions, convenient and clean bathrooms.”

One of my grandson Eddie play in tournament won first game but lost a heartbreaker 13 to12 with bases loaded tie runner on third base and the winning on 2nd base but long fly ball to center field caught the ball end the game boo boo

★★★★★ — Robert , Apr 2025

My wife like the walking path. But sometimes it's not always safe. One time she fell down when a bike came behind her and scared her. Another bike came by and announced his presence and no problem with that one.

★★★★★ — Larry , May 2023

I love the trail they have, it is very calm when I go. I always see the maintenance people, they take care of the lawn and also check/fix anything that is broken. They have multiple batting fields which are numbered. They have a little work out area which you are welcome to use.

★★★★★ — Mobs , May 2023

I like the walking path but. If you're pushing a stroller, It's a little bumpy for the little ones. They have the parks separated, little kids and big kids. But they need more than swings for the tiny tots.

★★★★☆ — Jacquie , May 2019

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Wonderful parking is great close to what ever u feel u want to do open space can see your children from any location at the park excellent for family gathering and reunion”

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Plan your run at 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 708-371-6191

Hours

Monday 8 am–7 pm
Tuesday 8 am–7 pm
Wednesday 8 am–7 pm
Thursday 8 am–7 pm
Friday 8 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–5 pm
Sunday 6 am–5 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 Memorial Park

145th St &, Homan Ave, Midlothian, IL 60445

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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.