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Ogden Falls Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Oswego, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Ogden Falls 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.

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Park with kid-friendly features, including a playground and a basketball court.

What runners say about Ogden Falls Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The park equipment is nice with plenty of activities for kids. This park can definitely use more night time lighting and more police patrolling as well. There is a nice hill to climb in the walkable distance which makes for a nice overlook of the area.

★★★★☆ — Deb , Oct 2019

I like that there is a pathway to walk or ride a bike. Nice playground for kids with benches to sit. There is also a few shaded areas to sit.

★★★★★ — Genevieve , Aug 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 51 reviews →

Plan your run at Ogden Falls 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.
  • Websiteoswegolandparkdistrict.org
  • Phone+1 630-554-1010

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Ogden Falls Park

375 Ogden Falls Blvd, Oswego, IL 60543

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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.