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Old Town Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomingdale, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Old Town Park 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.

Lit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park hosting a popular summer concert series and an annual Festival of Lights in December.

What runners say about Old Town Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A large holiday tree in the front center of the park and fun themed holiday lights all aglow. A very nice little quick walk light stop. Lots of great places close by to grab treats too.

★★★★☆ — Stephanie , Dec 2020

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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.

💡 Lit for night running 4 mentions

“A large holiday tree in the front center of the park and fun themed holiday lights all aglow.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Nice venue and lots of parking up on 3rd street.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“I don't know where any restrooms are located at this park.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Old Town Park

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitebloomingdaleparks.org
  • Phone(630) 529-3650

Where to find Old Town Park

111 3rd St, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

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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.