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Mokena Community Park District

4.5 ★★★★★ 170 Google reviews · Running trail in Mokena, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Mokena Community Park District yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed area with mature oaks offering outdoor activities, sports and a playground. Picnic tables.

What runners say about Mokena Community Park District

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (170 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A very large well maintained area that's not very busy in the morning with mature Oak surrounding it to the South just gorgeous”

Lots of family activities, and love the quiet walking path behind the recreation building!

★★★★★ — Heidi , Jul 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“A very large well maintained area that's not very busy in the morning with mature Oak surrounding it to the South just gorgeous”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The dog park is nice and clean.”

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Plan your run at Mokena Community Park District

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemokenapark.com
  • Phone(708) 390-2401
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Mokena Community Park District

10925 W La Porte Rd, Mokena, IL 60448

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Running trails near Mokena

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Mokena Main Park

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Hickory Creek Preserve

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PavedScenic

Sizable space featuring diverse wildlife & plant species, with trails & paved paths open year-round.

1.3 miles away

Hickory Creek Preserve

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Beyond its grassy expanses, this charming preserve features scenic hikes & ski trails.

1.3 miles away

Butternut Creek Woods Park

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Sharon's Bay Park

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2.3 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.