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Nickol Knoll Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 243 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington Heights, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nickol Knoll 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.
Scenic par 3 golf course on a hill with views of the Chicago skyline.
What runners say about Nickol Knoll Park
“Nice variation in hole layouts, great practice, very well maintained.”
“Beautiful place for walking, jogging, relaxing, walking pets, playing with kids and so many more.”
It's a nice small park. For runners needed to do Hill repeat training in NW suburbs, this is a great place for it. The outer loop is around 1 mile. The actual hill is about 0.2 mile. The down hill of the hill loop is around 0.15 mile. It makes the hill running smoothly.
The perfect location for elopement ceremonies! It's on a scenic hill and on a clear day you can see the Chicago skyline. Nickol Knoll is easily accessible with plenty of parking.
Beautiful place for walking, jogging, relaxing, walking pets, playing with kids and so many more.
The main golf course is nice. But the walking path around the park/golf course is in need of some work, there are spots in which tree roots have pushed up the asphalt causing lumps and weeds growing up through cracks in the asphalt. There are sections of the curb alongside the path that have buckled.
Trail conditions & character
“If you're looking for some hills, this is a great place to walk -- Around the perimeter of the golf course, the walking path offers extended climb/descent.”
“Beautiful place for walking, jogging, relaxing, walking pets, playing with kids and so many more.”
“Nickol Knoll is easily accessible with plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Nickol Knoll Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteahpd.org
- Phone+1 847-590-6050
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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