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North Aurora Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 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 Riverfront 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.
Relaxed outdoor area featuring trails for cycling and hiking as well as picnic benches and fishing spots.
What runners say about North Aurora Riverfront Park
“This is a beautiful place to hang out and listen to the water and enjoy the park.”
“It's a very peaceful place where you can go and relax.”
Very Nice Park. Nice biking/ walking trails. Picnic areas and fishing in the river. Something for everyone
Very nice trail and peaceful as well. There are restrooms along the trail. Cycling, canoeing and fishing is permitted.
Very nice place with flowing fox river lush green trails ideal for a day outing. Shades on other roadside for having food. Kids have small water ponds to play in water.
Fantastic park set along the river offering fishing and plenty of space for picnic or BBQ. Across the street is a nice walk along the dam and a man made creek at the top of the hill that kids can play in.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful place to hang out and listen to the water and enjoy the park.”
“It's a very peaceful place where you can go and relax.”
“2 great gazebo’s, the Fox River Dam, restrooms, grilling (if you bring your own equipment.”
Plan your run at North Aurora Riverfront 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
- Websitenorthaurora.org
- Phone(630) 897-8228
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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