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North Aurora Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 518 Google reviews · Running trail in North Aurora, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Aurora Island 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.
Island recreation area featuring playgrounds and bike trails, plus river access.
What runners say about North Aurora Island Park
“Nicely built, good size island park with another park (RiverFront) right across the street, lakeside views & a beautiful trail (Fox River Trail) adjacent to it.”
1st time here and we loved it. A great place to gather with family has open field and a great place to fish. River runs through it and you can get wet
Nice place to hang out. There is a Cycle trail along the water. They have car parking as well.Must visit the past & present shoppe just opposite to this place,its an amazing antique thrift store.
Nicely built, good size island park with another park (RiverFront) right across the street, lakeside views & a beautiful trail (Fox River Trail) adjacent to it. The covered picnic shed is a great place for a family/friends/ get-together. Even though it was raining the other day, it got you covered.
A lovely little park on the Fox River. Small but clean and fun playground with swings and Fast slides! Small pavilion and a couple picnic tables. There were quite a few people fishing as well, and across the river was a nice path for walking or jogging.
Trail conditions & character
“Nicely built, good size island park with another park (RiverFront) right across the street, lakeside views & a beautiful trail (Fox River Trail) adjacent to it.”
Plan your run at North Aurora Island 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefoxvalleyparkdistrict.org
- Phone(630) 897-0516
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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