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Orland Grassland-South
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Tinley Park, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Orland Grassland-South'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.
Path featuring a variety of natural flora and fauna, and birds, plus an unpaved trail.
What runners say about Orland Grassland-South
“This is a nice scenic 2 mile path perfect for a nice walk, run, or bike ride.”
“This is a nice scenic 2 mile path perfect for a nice walk, run, or bike ride.”
I was in the area for a reunion. I was looking for a place to walk and found the grasslands. Very enjoyable walk through prairie flora. I walked the paved 5 mile perimeter trail. Bikes and people share the path. Almost no shade. Thankfully, I walked very early.
Paved, easy trail when you want something smaller than the 5 mile loop across the street. Blue heron, egrets and turtles were present.
This is a nice scenic 2 mile path perfect for a nice walk, run, or bike ride. Be sure to stop on the scenic overview and check for frogs in the creek under the bridge!
Great history of the conservation and restoration of the grasslands. Short trail loop- 1.3 miles Longer trail loop- 5.0 miles
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a nice place for a run since it’s a loop but there is no shade no bathrooms and no pavilion.”
“This is a nice scenic 2 mile path perfect for a nice walk, run, or bike ride.”
“Paved, easy trail when you want something smaller than the 5 mile loop across the street.”
“Paved, easy trail when you want something smaller than the 5 mile loop across the street.”
“It’s a nice place for a run since it’s a loop but there is no shade no bathrooms and no pavilion.”
“There is a good amount of parking and one or two spots to take a rest.”
Plan your run at Orland Grassland-South
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
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